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The best Black fashion we saw at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

In celebration of Mariah Carey's 56th birthday, let's take a peek inside the many homes she's owned over the years!

John Brown, a white man, sacrificed his life in the fight for Black freedom. Today, a new generation is rediscovering his legacy—the white abolitionist whose unwavering solidarity earned him the eternal respect and love of the Black community.

Despite historic gains in degrees and entrepreneurship, nearly 600,000 Black women were “economically sidelined” in 2025 alone, according to Fortune. Credentials and hard work have not shielded them from glaring pay gaps, bias or stalled advancement.

If you're not caught up with the latest beef between Trump and Letitia James, don't worry. We have you covered with everything to know since 2022.

The highly-anticipated Michael Jackson movie hits theaters April 24. Let's take a look at who's portraying the famous faces!

A new study shows that the HBCU experience may actually be connected to a lifetime of well-being.

A new study shows that the HBCU experience may actually be connected to a lifetime of well-being.

A new study shows that the HBCU experience may actually be connected to a lifetime of well-being.

The Root is taking a closer look into the Klu Klux Klan, one of the most notorious terrorist organizations of all time.