There’s no question on whether the Black Church has been an integral part of the Black community and the greater American story. More than just a site of worship, the church was the bedrock for social, political and educational change and even birthed leaders like Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Suggested Reading But decades […]
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MLK’s Daughter Bernice King Urges The Black Church to Step Up
There’s no question on whether the Black Church has been an integral part of the Black community and the greater American story. More than just a site of worship, the church was the bedrock for social, political and educational change and even birthed leaders like Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Suggested Reading But decades […]
Read MoreBernice King Calls On Black Church to Lead Ahead of MLK Day
There’s no question on whether the Black Church has been an integral part of the Black community and the greater American story. More than just a site of worship, the church was the bedrock for social, political and educational change and even birthed leaders like Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Suggested Reading But decades […]
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The Subtle Mysteries of Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother
The seeming sleepiness of a movie like Jarmusch’s new and prize-winning triptych Father Mother Sister Brother is deceptive and also instructive. The film’s selection as the Golden Lion at last year’s Venice Film Festival over more superficially bold—and overtly topical—art house fare like Bugonia, No Other Choice, or The Voice of Hind Rajab was seen […]
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This Red State’s Only Predominantly Black Institution Is Set to Close Amid Financial Troubles
After nearly five decades of serving African-American students in Indiana, it looks like Martin University may be closing down for good. Currently standing as Indiana’s only predominately Black institution (PBI), this crisis is sure to have far-reaching effects on the most underserved and overlooked students. Suggested Reading Martin University — a private, non-profit school located […]
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4 Powerful Things to Do on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026
Every year like clockwork, the world tries to shrink Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s legacy into a Pinterest quote and a sanitized dream every third Saturday in January. The Trump administration removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day (and Juneteenth) from its list of U.S. park’s “fee-free” days for 2026, now requiring standard entrance fees instead […]
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Inside MLK’s Childhood Home in Honor of the Civil Rights Icon’s 97th Birthday
Even though Martin Luther King Day is on Monday (Jan. 19), we’re still celebrating the civil rights icon on what would’ve been his 97th birthday. Specifically, let’s dive into his childhood home, which undoubtedly made him into one of the most important historic figures in history. Suggested Reading Located on Auburn Ave in Atlanta, the […]
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MLK’s Real Name and More Unknown Facts on His 97th Birthday
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one we honor and celebrate every single year, but how well do Americans really know the civil rights leader? Born on Jan. 15, 1929, King never knew he would become the voice of the entire Black community let alone a martyr before the age of 40. […]
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MLK’s Real Name and More Unknown Facts on his Birthday
This story was republished: Suggested Reading The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one we honor and celebrate every single year, but how well do Americans really know the civil rights leader? Born on Jan. 15, 1929, King never knew he would become the voice of the entire Black community let alone a […]
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Five Famous Black Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
On January 15, 1908, nine women on the campus of Howard University came together to form an organization to support Black female students, a time when there were fewer than 1,000 Black students enrolled in higher education institutions nationwide and they were not allowed to join white fraternities and sororities. The result was Alpha Kappa Alpha […]
Read MoreDaniel Ricciardo announces 2026 Enchanté x Ford Racing collaboration
Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has launched a new collaboration between his brand Enchanté and Ford Racing. The Australian driver launched the lifestyle brand in 2023 and later became a brand ambassador for Ford Racing in September 2025, making the latest collaboration feel fairly inevitable. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement “For me, racing was always about […]
Read MoreTrump’s Greenland Threats and the Plunder of the Arctic
Not surprisingly, Trump’s imperial designs on the country have not been warmly received there. In December 2024, before taking office, he began musing about his desire to acquire Greenland, a strategic landmass that has been at the center of U.S. policy in the Arctic since World War II. This proclamation was followed by a semiofficial […]
Read More5 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Sisters!
For over 110 years, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has been more than just an organization; it has been a movement. On January 13, 1913, at Howard University, 22 courageous women founded the organization on the principles of sisterhood and service. From college campuses across the country to trailblazing women shaking things up in the […]
Read MoreThe Smithsonian Faces White House Deadline TODAY— Here’s How Black History Could Be at Risk
As per usual, President Donald Trump is moving right along with his reported hit list. This time, the Smithsonian is under the federal microscope. Today, the institution faces a massive deadline to prove to the White House that its exhibits don’t contain what officials are calling “improper ideology.” The audit also singles out the National Museum […]
Read MoreWho’s This White Lady Who Joined a Famous Black Sorority? Her Badass Story Will Inspire You!
These days, it’s not uncommon to see a white person joining the Black-founded Greek organizations of the Divine Nine. Though, have you ever wondered who was the first to bite the bullet? Let us introduce Joan Mulholland, the first white woman to join Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and trust us, she was a force […]
Read MoreNew Study Reveals A Possible Cause For The Rise Of Colorectal Cancer In Young Black Americans
LOUISVILLE, KY – JULY 26: Dr. Crystal Narcisse sees patient Sierra Lee, cq, 32, at Norton Health on July 26, 2023, in Louisville, KY. “There’s a reason someone’s blood pressure isn’t under control, or someone’s diabetes isn’t under under control,” Narcisse said. “It could be because of depression, or anxiety or PTSD or abuse.” Narcisse […]
Read More15 Most Influential Black Music Artist From Philly
We know Detroit is home to legendary music, but we have to give Philadelphia its flowers for being home to some of the most iconic artists of our time. Following the excitement of Jill Scott’s highly anticipated album, we are reminded of the musical talent that hails from the City of Brotherly Love. From Boyz […]
Read More5 Streaming Shows (And A Movie) To Catch Up On In January
Source: Netflix / Netflix With the holidays over, we’re officially in January doldrums. Both culturally and on a general vibes level, January just feels like a fake month. While this January is unusual in the sense that two popular, critically acclaimed shows are returning in Bridgerton and The Pitt, the historical lack of January bangers […]
Read MoreNew Shocking 911 Call From Sherrone Moore’s Wife Reveals What Happened Right After He Was Fired
We now have more information about the day ex-University of Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore’s was fired. For weeks, rumors and speculation about what let to Moore’s firing and later arrest has had the sports world in a chokehold– especially surrounding various 9-1-1 calls made that day. Suggested Reading We previously told you after being […]
Read MoreConnecticut Woman Caught in Elaborate Online Dating Scam Loses This Wild Amount of Money
A Connecticut woman is sharing her personal story of an online dating scam that cost her nearly one million dollars in the hopes of warning others about the dangers of sharing personal information online. Jackie Crenshaw said she met Brandon Miller in 2003. Although she had been working long hours as a senior manager at […]
Read MoreAnne Lamott’s Battle Against Writer’s Block
every form of mental illness … surfaces, leaping out of water like trout: the delusions, hypochondria, the grandiosity, the self-loathing, the inability to track one thought to completion, even the hand-washing fixation, the Howard Hughes germ phobias.… after two sentences you begin to worry about complete financial collapse, what it will be like to live […]
Read MoreHow Detroit’s First Female Mayor Made History—Again, With This Major Announcement Only 4 Days in Office
Four days after being sworn in as Detroit’s first woman mayor, Mary Sheffield unveiled an innovative program that marks Detroit as the nation’s largest city to participate in a state program that could potentially pay Detroit moms and their babies $105 million in cash. Suggested Reading During Monday’s announcement, Sheffield said Detroit will join Rx […]
Read More20 Years After ‘The Secret,’ How Black Folks Still Use Vision Boards to Create The Life They Want
For many of us, the start of a new year is a time to think about the things we want to change – the goals we want to achieve and the negative people and things we want to leave behind. But unfortunately, somewhere between New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day, those same goals we worked […]
Read MoreAll of Blue Ivy Carter’s Flyest Fashion Looks!
It’s Capricorn season, and The Root is celebrating one of the most famous celebrity kids of all time! Blue Ivy Carter is officially 14 years old, and since birth, she’s been an absolute fashion icon. Her wardrobe surely puts most people’s to shame, and it’s about time we give Miss Carter her proper flowers. Suggested […]
Read MoreThe Unexpected Charm of Is This Thing On?
In this sense, Is This Thing On? feels less of a piece with Cooper’s directorial turns and more like a spiritual sequel to David O. Russell’s Silver Linings Playbook, in which he starred. Instead of ballroom dancing together, the Novaks pursue their own passions; instead of the cozy, drab suburbs of Philadelphia, Is This Thing […]
Read MoreWhy Karri Turner Bryant’s Viral Controversy Exposes the Black Church’s Obsession With Women’s Dress
Apparently, the price of admission for a Black woman to do God’s work is still a mandatory turtleneck. When Dr. Karri Turner Bryant stepped out with her husband, Root 100 honoree Pastor Jamal Bryant, in a flesh-toned floor-length gown for the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball, she wasn’t just supporting HBCUs, she inadvertently walked into a […]
Read MoreSomeone Scammed an 81-Year-Old Dallas Woman Out of $15,000, Her Bank’s Alleged Response is Infuriating
When writing a check goes wrong… and it’s not even your fault! At 83 years old, Dallas resident Billie Young now has a lot on her plate. In addition to taking care of her husband, who was diagnosed with cancer, the grandmother is still in the middle of a battle with Wells Fargo over a […]
Read More5 Ways To Prevent The Risk Of Dementia
Did you know that Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to White Americans? Suggested Reading According to the journal Nature, we are twice as likely to develop dementia due to factors such as air pollution, a lack of access to healthy foods, a lack of high-quality education, and even racism and […]
Read More5 Ways Black Folks Can Stave Off Dementia
Did you know that Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to White Americans? According to the journal Nature, we are twice as likely to develop dementia due to factors such as air pollution, a lack of access to healthy foods, a lack of high-quality education, and even racism and discrimination. Suggested […]
Read MoreIn Which A Therapist Makes The Case For Slacker Resolutions
Source: Marinela Malcheva / Getty The end of the year is often viewed as a time to celebrate and create resolutions for the new year. People set idealistic, highly productive goals, only to give up on most of them by mid-February. What if, this time, you added some slacker resolutions? Exhale, We Made It! If […]
Read MoreJoyce Vincent Was Dead for Years Before Anyone Noticed, Why Her Story Remains a Cautionary Tale 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago this month, authorities drilled open the door of a north London flat and found a living room that had become a tomb. Joyce Carol Vincent was still there — or what was left of her — on the couch with the television still tuned into BBC1 and the heat still humming. Suggested […]
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