25 Babies With Afros That Will Make Your Ovaries Flip
We just want to put them all in our pocket!
Saving Tomorrow, Today — The Curriculum Of New America
Charles H.F. Davis III sets out to find solutions to America’s failing education system in this eye-opening documentary
Trump Surge or Revolt? Black Voter Turnout Skyrockets in Ga., Va. GOP Primaries
On Super Tuesday, more African Americans voted in open Republican primaries in Georgia and Virginia, but what does it mean?
Why People Are Upset That Zoe Saldana Is Playing Nina Simone, Explained
This isn’t about Saldana’s blackness bona fides. It’s about how Hollywood completely misses the point of the legendary singer’s message about blackness.
Texas Trooper Who Arrested Sandra Bland Last Year Officially Fired
Brian Encinia was indicted in January on a perjury charge after a grand jury found he lied about a confrontation with Bland.
Darrell Wallace Jr. Continues to Pave New Roads in NASCAR
The only full-time African-American driver in a national series talked to The Root about his historic 2013 win, how he prepares to win and living...
This Woman Wants To Redefine How Black Women Are Presented In The Media
“I want people to see how abnormal our portrayals are and say… ‘We have to take a stance.'”
29 Inspiring Essays And Illustrations That Explore The State Of Black Future
Our #BlackFutureMonth series helped to make this February one to remember.
#BlackGirlMagic: Bullied Fifth-Grader Creates Fashion Line For All Sizes
The ten-year-old decided to turn a negative into a positive after getting harassed about her weight in school.
How Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Tristan Walker Turned a Close Shave Into a Booming Business
The mastermind behind the Bevel discusses the company’s recent move into Target stores and what’s next for the grooming-product line.
29 Moments That Made This February A Black History Month To Remember
What a time to be alive.
Black Students Removed From Trump Rally In Georgia
The Valdosta State University students said they had no intention of disrupting Trump.
Chicago Schools Were Racist 50 Years Ago. This Documentary Shows How Little Has Changed.
Segregation is still a major problem for the city’s schools.
Google Gives $1,000,000 to Bryan Stevenson’s Equal Justice Initiative
The company said it wanted to respond to clear and present racial injustice in America.
‘I’m Not A Token Or A Mammy’ Melissa Harris-Perry Walks Away From Her MSNBC Show
After weeks of being unable to anchor her newscast due to elections coverage, Melissa Harris-Perry has decided to walk away from her show.
Why Aren’t More African Americans Opening Up About Their Mental Health?
Aliya S. King confides in her mom about everything—except her mental health. Her mom, Rita Moore King, realizes that her generation will have to do...
Remembering Trayvon Martin: A Death That Brought A Movement To Life
It was four years ago on this very day that an unforeseen incident would be the catalyst to start a national movement.
Here’s What Congress Is Doing About Lead Pipes In Flint And Elsewhere
Don’t expect the ones in your community to come out of the ground anytime soon.
Black Men Stage Their Own Portraits In Empowering Photo Series
Photographer Kris Graves wants to fight against the “extreme” portrayals of black men.
Multiple Dead, Several Injured in Kan. Workplace Shooting
An employee at Excel Industries in Hesston, Kan., reportedly opened fire, killing at least four workers and injuring some 20 others.
Library of Congress Puts Rosa Parks’ Archive Online
The collection of 10,000 items belonging to Parks has been fully digitized and made available to the public for the first time.
‘Black-Ish’ Summed Up Every Black Parent’s Fears In One Scene
How do we explain police brutality to children?
Hey, Hillary, Bernie, Even Trump: You Should Care About Black Students and College Loan Debt
“The presidential candidates should be paying a lot of attention to this,” said one student mired in debt.
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