The summertime is an opportunity for Black people — particularly in the Northeast and upper mid-Atlantic — to connect with ...

A major case now before the U.S. Supreme Court has some fearing that this year's anniversary of the Voting Rights Act may be ...

National Republicans are ramping up their efforts to squeeze out more GOP-friendly congressional seats ahead of the 2026 ...

Saul Blair has devoted years of his life to reclaiming family land purchased by his great-grandfather in the years after slavery.

ITV is set to screen a new true crime series focusing on the harrowing experiences of victims at the hands of one of the most prolific sex attackers in British history. The four-part drama, titled ...

As Calypso's vehicular tournament gets underway, here's your definitive manual on the competitors, the vehicles they drive, and what they're wearing.

Slapped with a steep tariff, South African officials hope for a deal, but some worry the U.S. may insist that it roll back ...

Jason and Kylie Kelce appeared somber at the funeral of Ed Kelce’s girlfriend, Maureen Maguire. Here’s why Taylor Swift and ...

Recent mass shootings in Georgia and New York City have been allegedly carried out by Black suspects. So now, The Root is remembering some of the many shocking mass shootings that shook the Black ...

At the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Black artistry is on display. NPR critic Eric Deggans says it's cultivating a community.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and the Baltimore Orioles are teaming up to help students start the school year strong.

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Cross-town rivals, Austin and Decatur, are gearing up for the 2025 season. Austin won the Class 7 ...