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NBA star Jaylen Brown's penthouse in Boston is back on the market. Let's see what goodness lies behind its doors!

This Saturday, June 13, Rick Ross is turning his massive 235-acre Georgia estate into the South's flashiest automotive spectacle.

We’re only halfway through the year, but you already know The Root is keeping score. Here are the culture-shifting fashion moments dominating 2026 so far.

Wemby and Spurs forward Harrison Barnes have joined forces off the court to start a book club.

According to researchers, the NBA's tallest players face significant health risks after retirement.

his Black Music Month, we're celebrating the life of R&B songstress Phyllis Hyman, a talented star who left us way too soon. Ahead of what would have been her 77th birthday on July 6, we remember her incredible legacy and that unforgettable, velvety contralto voice.

It's the conversation no parent wants to have, but every Black parent must after Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murdering Austin Metcalf.

Howard University has become "Blerd central," fostering creative spaces where Black nerd culture thrives.

In a rare Tiktok, Elba spoke to her followers about a racist encounter she had with a woman after her car was rear-ended.

In a rare Tiktok, Elba spoke to her followers about a racist encounter she had with a woman after her car was rear-ended.