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Folks say if "tone-deaf" were a person, Georgia lawmaker Kasey Carpenter might be contending for top spot after a photo of him in blackface sparked fury.

After allegedly trying to downplay her role in helping Lamar Odom recover from his 2015 brother incident and more, Khloé Kardashian is now pushing back!

Justin Fairfax made history as the second Black man elected as lieutenant governor in Virginia. Now, police say that trailblazer shot his wife, then himself.

Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel are among the top picks of folks President Trump will fire next... And that's not all.

Black Maternal Health Week reminds us we're still fighting systemic neglect, rising costs and a food apartheid that fuels unequal care for Black mothers.

Folks on TikTok can't get enough of this young Ethiopian fashion creator's incredible sense of style and talent.

After 25 years of marriage and a public struggle to stay together, the husband of one member of the gospel duo Mary Mary has filed for divorce.

Taraji P. Henson has always been transparent about her career. Now, she's opening up about how she and Tyrese took different paths after 'Baby Boy.'

In an Exclusive interview, Rev. Sharpton warns that the "tricks" of 2026 are designed to silence Black influence.

The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous occasion, 100 Black thought leaders and creators share their collective wisdom and insight for the culture in this ongoing series.