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Angela Rye's new YouTube series, 'Cite Your Source,' uses a live fact checker, a buzzer and a record scratch to challenge panelists on politics, culture and race.

Just one year after joining the Watering Hole Media family, The Root is looking back on the people, stories and moments that that moved the culture.

The Supreme Court is back for the 2026-2027 term. From the ballot box to the workplace, these are the cases Black folks need on their radar right now.

From sweet treats and seasonal pasta sauce to flowers and wine, these Trader Joe’s finds are worth adding to your cart this fall.

While Halle Berry continues to play out the legal drama between her and her ex-husband over their son, a more positive sign has emerged.

Caught red-handed deliberately slow-delivering to low-income Black neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., Amazon has finally agreed to pay up.

After entering a new era with her brand Carol's Daughter, founder Lisa Price is focused on the future.

Between optics concerns during an era of heightened NBA gambling probes, James deal with the prediction market platform is drawing heat from around the league.

We are honoring all of the Black stars who left us in 2026.

Chris Rock is back making headlines thanks to a new revelation. But to be honest, this is far from the first time we, as a culture, have given him a major side-eye.