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Boston Marathon Runners Praised for Stopping to Help Injured...
Two runners at the Boston Marathon stopped mid-race to help a fellow competitor...
‘Having poetry in a public space transports us, even if...
Forty years after poems first appeared on London’s Underground, the project continues...
President Boakai Cuts Salary by 40% Amid Economic Crisis
In an era where executive perks often balloon alongside national debt, Liberian...
Executive Director at Modern Language Association of America
The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) connects people to the region’s rich history—from...
The new UK television dating show boosting deaf representation
A first-of-its-kind British Sign Language dating show is challenging misconceptions...
Why Black community needs Black Women’s History Month
Black women deserve a month all their own (and more) to celebrate their accomplishments.
Burkina Faso’s Bold Move to Unified Governance as the “Only...
In a move that has sent ripples across the continent and sparked a profound conversation...
Lucy Dacus on tending to what matters most
As the Virginia-born artist enters a new season, she reflects on love, loss, and...
13 Black Friday Christmas Gift Ideas For African Moms
Early Christmas shoppers always get the best bargain. You can push your luck further...
Can fermented food move beyond the hype?
Fermented foods have gone from niche health-shop staples to supermarket mainstays....
Dr. King SMADE runs the London Marathon to raise £100,000...
Dr. King SMADE, Founder of SMADE Entertainment Group and Co-Founder of Afro Nation,...
Online Roundtable–Kali Nicole Gross’s ‘Vengeance Feminism’
May 4–12, 2026 Black Perspectives, the award-winning blog of the African American...
Healing in Motion: A Powerful Gathering of Faith, Growth,...
Edited by Dr. Audrey Muhammad (Jacksonville, FL) There are moments in life when...
ASALH Mourns the Passing of Reginald L. Weaver
ASALH remembers the life and legacy of Reginald L. Weaver The post ASALH Mourns...
W.E.B. Du Bois The Souls of Black Folk and Black Double...
Gloria Swindler Boutte (Author) Joyce E. King (Author) George L. Johnson (Author)...
What a Jamaica–Nigeria deal means for diaspora healing
"If this partnership is about more than flights, then it must be about healing the...
Aging alone in the Caribbean community
“In Caribbean culture, elders are the anchors of our traditions, and the keepers...
Fundraiser: Dr King Smade London Marathon After Party
Join us for a London Marathon afterparty to celebrate and fundraise! Dr. SMADE ran...
Diplomatic Tensions Flare as Xenophobia Unrest Grips South...
Diplomatic relations between South Africa and its West African peers have reached...
Yemen’s landmine crisis endures despite truce and de-mining...
Landmines in Yemen continue to kill and maim, even amid ceasefire efforts and ongoing...
Africa’s Vaccine Success Against Cancer and Malaria Faces...
Africa’s Vaccine Success Against Cancer and Malaria Faces Funding Threat TOP AFRICA...
Rethinking Namibia’s Jobs Conversation
Almost every day, Namibia’s newspapers publish a story about jobs. One day it highlights...
(BPRW) Pennsylvania History Teacher Named 2026 National...
(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)...
Here’s a Full Timeline on How Nicki Minaj Slowly Started...
For everyone confused on why Nicki Minaj is now supporting MAGA and Trump... Here's...
The surprise pushback against America’s junk food culture
The US government has unexpectedly urged Americans to ditch ultra-processed food....
End of an Era? Zimbabwe’s Shift Toward a Parliamentary-Led...
In the heart of Southern Africa, a quiet but profound conversation is echoing through...
How the Senqu Bridge is Cementing the Brotherhood Between...
The misty peaks of Mokhotlong, often hailed as the “Roof of Africa,” served as the...
All the Fly Fashions Fans Are Popping Out With to See New...
Fans are showing up and showing all the way out to go see the new Michael Jackson...
From the ‘Red Record’ to the iPhone: 15 Times Journalism...
Take a look at the investigative work that has and continues to shape the Black...
The unexpected pushback against America’s junk food culture
The US government has unexpectedly urged Americans to ditch ultra-processed food....
London’s newest museum opens as ‘civic space’ for creativity...
V&A East offers free, permanent galleries alongside temporary exhibitions, with...
PLAY SOMALI HOUSE – EP LAUNCH | Bridging Somali Music Past...
PLAY SOMALI HOUSE – EP LAUNCH Bridging Somali Music Past & Future ???? We’re celebrating...
U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Launches 360° Accelerator to...
By Staff National program aims to recruit and scale high-growth Black CPG founders...
Poverty’s Stubborn Grip and Why Nigeria’s Economic Gains...
The numbers coming out of Abuja lately tell two very different stories. On one hand,...
DOJ Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center Sends Shockwaves...
After the FBI severed ties with SPLC in October, an 11-count indictment against...
Amid Recent Tragedies, Black Expert Details How to Support...
In the wake of a number of devastating tragedies, Dr. LaNail Plummer, a mental health...
Exclusive: Scott Evans Spills the Tea on His Viral Interview...
Scott Evans spoke with The Root about his viral interview with Mary J. Blige and...
Expert Details How to Support Loved Ones Facing Domestic...
In the wake of the devastating Louisiana tragedy, a mental health expert breaks...
The Real Meaning of ‘Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It’ Song Was...
The real meaning of a popular dance song has finally been revealed, and Black people...
CEO BLOG #27 APRIL 2026: TAKING OWNERSHIP OF OUR STORIES
Featured Creative: Richard Aina. Richard Adetokunbo Aina is an award-winning British-Nigerian...
Why this weekend’s London Marathon will impact more than...
Sunday’s race will provide a major boost to charities – including one dedicated...
V&A East opens as ‘civic space’ for creativity and community
London’s newest major museum, V&A East, launches in Olympic Park The post V&A East...
Pope Leo XIV’s Historic African Journey and the Dawn of...
History isn’t just written in books; sometimes, it’s written in the dust of a thousand...
Top 10 2026 NFL Draft Picks You Should Know
The 2026 NFL Draft is set to transform the “Steel City” of Pittsburgh into the epicenter...
Future Kings -Shaping Lives For Great Futures
Get Tickets Now! Future Kings is a school-based program equipping boys from underserved...
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for D4vd Following Discovery...
Here's more chilling details in the growing case against D4vd after being charged...
22 African Print Dresses That Will Be Perfect For Church
Charles Hix once said, “Looking good isn’t self-importance; it’s self-respect.” With...
“I Am Sorry”: Tucker Carlson Just Admitted to a Massive...
After years of supporting and campaigning for President Trump, it seems commentator...
ROOTS RADICS REVOLUTION: CRUCIAL CUTS FROM DANCEHALL’S...
THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTON OF CLASSIC ERA REGGAE DANCEHALL DROPS ON VINYL JUNE 12TH!...
“You Can’t Cancel History”: I Kissed a Girl cast on cancellation...
This Lesbian Visibility Week, the cast of the beloved sapphic dating show come together...
These Democrats Have a Game Plan to Take Back the House...
From the front lines of justice to the heart of the working class, these 13 Democratic...
10 Years Later: The Unforgettable Life, Tragic Death, and...
Prince died on April 21, 2016. Now, a decade later, we're taking a look back on...
Ready to take charge: three innovative types of energy...
From mammoth molten salt-filled thermal storage units to systems that use liquid...
What Julius Malema’s 5-Year Sentence Really Means for the...
The sound outside the KuGompo City Magistrate’s Court wasn’t just noise; it was...
Proof Trump’s Plan to Dismantle the Black Middle Class...
Trump claimed to be the best president for Black folks since Abraham Lincoln, but...
This Earth Day, Humanity Is Failing Our “First Commandment”
By Ben Jealous Look at the world around you. The sun rises on time. The seasons...
Exclusive: Rev. Al Sharpton on How the Country Can Recover...
In an exclusive interview, Rev. Al Sharpton explains exactly how the country can...
CFP: Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. and the Black Intellectual...
Call for Papers: Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and the Black Intellectual Tradition Deadline:...
What went right this week: a healthy kickstart for school...
School dinners got a healthy kickstart, there was good news for golden eagles, and...
Canada has banned employers from ghosting job candidates
A new law requires employers to respond to interviewees in a move that could reshape...
JOIN US! NIH-Day at the 2026 American Academy of Neurology...
By Staff NINDS and the National Institute of Aging (NIA) are excited to...
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Celebrating 10 Years of Collective Giving – Black Funding...
Celebrating 10 Years of Collective Giving – Black Funding Network’s Spring Funder...
THE NEW BLACK FILM COLLECTIVE’S TNB XPO 2026 UNVEILS PROGRAMME
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Peach PRC is building her pop world from fairy gardens...
The Australian pop artist shares how nature reserves, botanical soundscapes and...
ODPEM Reports More Than $1.4 Billion in Donations
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting...
Trump’s Clash With the Pope Is Raising Alarm in Black Churches
Religion is being weaponized — and some Christians are outraged. This was one of...
Black Maternal Health Week: Equity On Path To Pregnancy
Irine Lagat-Fischer always knew she wanted a family. Originally from Kenya, she...
Exclusive: Rev. Al Sharpton, More Black Leaders, Celebs...
The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in...
All of the Times US Presidents Were Openly Racist Against...
We're looking at times that United States presidents have been racist towards Black...
Railroad Wins Appeal to Take Generations-Old Land in Rural...
Months ago, Blaine Smith was afraid that the Georgia Court of Appeals would allow...
Nick Cannon Makes Shocking Claim About Bible’s ‘Tales’...
It's never a dull day when you have Nick Cannon letting off his latest controversial...