Current Events

We're taking a deep dive into Project 2025, and how President Trump is already reshaping Black America just over a year into his second term.

Teyana Taylor, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Queen Latifah were among the Black women who attended the 2026 Time Women of the Year gala.

Winning an Oscar has the potential to make or break an actor's career. Now, we're looking deeper into their stories.

Take a closer look inside the two RICO cases that brought Atlanta DA Fani Willis to national attention and also gave her the most trouble.

The outrage over his slavery comment misses the deeper issue of who controls the wealth created by Black athletes.

Prosecutors say ex-NFL star Darron Lee used an unconventional method to try to cover up his fiancée's “especially heinous" murder last month.

As fans eagerly anticipate the new Michael Jackson biopic, there's seemingly some trouble brewing between his family over the film. Here's what we know.

The Root spoke exclusively with Pastor Jamal Bryant, Tamika Mallory and Nina Turner about how the Black community held a major corporation accountable.

The Root spoke exclusively with Pastor Jamal Bryant, Tamika Mallory and Nina Turner about how the Black community held a major corporation accountable.

Jada West reportedly experienced bullying before a fight with another girl led to her untimely death.