Get Away to These 4 Luxurious Black-Owned Hotels and B&Bs
From the Ivy Hotel in historic Baltimore to Rock Cliff in Jamaica, relax in luxury.
How Planting Trees Helped This Ex-Offender Turn His Life Around
The documentary “City of Trees” follows an organization that connects park revitalization and green job training for residents shut out of the workforce.
Landscapes Of Murder: Photos Show The Emptiness Left Behind After Baltimore Killings
“I still have days where, in my mind, I can’t even fathom that he’s not gonna walk down the walkway anymore.”
ACUPUNCTURE: TAP INTO YOUR QI
At The Root, we salute National Minority Health Month with a three-part video series, specifically focusing on alternative health practices: Acupuncture, yoga and meditation.
Everyone Is About To Know Ezra Edelman’s Name
The “O.J.: Made In America” filmmaker discusses his widely anticipated documentary.
100 Percent Of Seniors At Chicago School Admitted To College For 7th Year In A Row
These young men at Urban Prep Charter Academy are what black excellence looks like.
YOGA IS FOR EVERYBODY — AND EVERY BODY
At The Root, we salute National Minority Health Month with a three-part video series, specifically focusing on alternative health practices: Acupuncture, yoga and meditation.
Detroit Youths Win National Chess Competition
Girls from the University Prep Science & Math team snatched first place in the Under 14 category at the 13th annual KCF All-Girls National Championships.
W. Kamau Bell Shares His Experience Meeting The Ku Klux Klan
“At the time I was like, ‘who’s my security for my security,’” Bell said.
Virginia McLaurin Danced With The Obamas, But She Can’t Get Photo ID [UPDATE]
She’s been seen online 66 million times, but the D.C. government still won’t let her get a new license.
‘The Carmichael Show’ Highlights Mental Health Issues In Powerful Episode
The NBC show portrayed the complicated issues surrounding depression.
Cleveland To Pay Tamir Rice’s Family $6 Million
Rice was 12 years old when he was killed by a police officer.
See For Yourself: Bodyguard Confesses To Club Shooting That Sent Rapper To Prison
A videotaped police statement released to HuffPost shows the guard admitting he shot Barron Victor Jr. in self defense.
Harriet Tubman Gets Historical National Park In New York
The abolitionist hero is finally getting the recognition she deserves.
Obama Praises Black Lives Matter, But Says Activists Must Compromise
He said once elected officials are ready to meet with activists, organizers “can’t just keep on yelling at them.”
21 Movies About Black Music Icons You Should Watch ASAP
If you’re skipping out on “Nina,” we got you.
‘The Color Purple’ Cast’s Powerful Prince Rendition Will Choke You Up
The audience joined them in singing the music icon’s smash hit “Purple Rain.”
How Rio’s Olympics Destroyed a Favela, but Not the Spirit of a Candomblé Priestess
Heloisa Helena Costa Berto’s home was destroyed, along with the favela of Vila Autódromo, to make way for the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro.
Earth Day 2016: 5 Black Communities That Are Fighting Environmental Threats
As the world celebrates efforts to preserve the planet, these communities are simply battling for the right to live in toxic-free neighborhoods.
Color Purple, Hamilton, Spike Lee and Block Parties Around the Country Paid Tribute to Prince’s Life
Thursday night was a time to celebrate the life of Prince.
Prince Dead At 57
The artist was found at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota.
Kenyan Hospital Offers Free Cancer Treatment To Hundreds Of Ugandan Patients
But thousands more remain in need after Uganda’s only radiotherapy machine broke down.
Judge Signs Off On Deal To Make Ferguson Curb Police Abuses
The agreement was the product of several months of negotiations between the city and federal authorities.
Hundreds Drown One Year After The Deadliest Shipwreck Of The Refugee Crisis
The survivors were rescued Saturday in the waters between Libya and Italy.
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