In Jackson, Mississippi, a majority-Black city that has endured years of water problems, access to safe drinking water has ...

After months of attacks from President Donald Trump’s administration over the Smithsonian’s integrity and mission, Lonnie G.

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Jamaica has filed a legal petition against the British government, representing the latest shift in the country’s campaign for slavery reparations.

The star-studded film centers around the death of a real-life civil rights leader. However, certain family members associated with the fallen leader are pushing back against the new project. “By Any ...

An 18-year-old woman named Christal McGee was behind the wheel when she reached speeds of more than 100 mph and slammed into ...

As Labor Day approaches, The Root put together the ultimate BBQ guide to help upgrade even the most Blackity-Black backyard ...

The 2026 U.S. Open has a new audience — and apparently, not everyone knows the rules. As celebrities, influencers and ...

John Patterson Green was a Black Cleveland lawyer and politician who helped make Labor Day a holiday in Ohio in 1890, four ...

Newlyweds Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns were two peas in a fashionable pod. While Towns watched on with a bright pair ...

The Root spoke with LinkedIn’s Economic Expert to unpack tips job seekers can leverage to make the platform work for them.