In an exclusive interview with The Root, Hardy pushed back on the idea that Black political participation begins and ends with voting. That way of thinking, she says, leaves too many people feeling ...

Hollywood has no shortage of talented Black men, but some are making it especially hard to focus. From Michael B. Jordan to Damson Idris, these single stars don’t just give outstanding on-screen ...

According to the report, Alabama’s maternal mortality rate is 65 deaths per 100,000 births, nearly twice the national rate.

It started as a typical Thursday for Kiara Bowling, who was supposed to be taking a friend’s dog for a walk. Now, the 31-year ...

As we inch toward the end of summer and head into the fall season, the feeling of getting cozy with a good book has never ...

After Thalles DeSouza’s bosses at Wendy’s noticed his potential, they helped fund his college tuition. Now, he’s on his way ...

In Washington, D.C., Janeese Lewis George, a Black candidate aligned with the DSA, won the Democratic mayoral primary. In New York, Zohran Mamdani is building strong support among Black voters, ...

After decades of waiting, displaced Black families will finally receive reparations for homes seized and communities ...

For years, it seemed like every other month, there was a wild Ray J headline taking over the news cycle about his involvement in some shenanigans. Now, however, it appears the “One Wish” singer may ...

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND – JULY 01: Homewards Advocate Steven Bartlett speaks during the two year anniversary event of the ...

Washington, D.C. was long ago dubbed “Chocolate City,” in recognition of its significance as a place where Black residents ...

One year after announcing their engagement, singer Coco Jones and NBA star Donovan Mitchell have officially tied the knot—and ...