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The annual Mardi Gras celebration has greater ties to Black history and culture than what meets the eye.

The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous occasion, 100 Black thought leaders and creators share their collective wisdom and insight for the culture in this ongoing series.

As we continue to mourn Jesse Jackson, here's everything you need to know about his personal life and impressive political career.

After years of teaching young aspiring models to werk the runway, "America's Next Top Model" coach Miss J Alexander reveals a terrifying health scare in 2022.

OPINION: We struggle to find the language appropriate to describe President Donald Trump's second term. It's all more nuanced than most folks think.

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and protégé of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., died at home surrounded by family.

A Michigan double homicide investigation went cold after a couple's remains were found in a shed by a new homeowner in 2023— until now.

From Rihanna showing her support for A$AP Rocky at AWGE to Monica cheering on LaQuan Smith, and Tamron Hall captivating the crowd at Sergio Hudson's show, the influence of Black talent was everywhere. Let's delve into the highlights.

After Florida Pastor TD McNutt was charged with cruelty toward a child, TikTok alleged he "forced" his teen accuser to apologize.

After Don Lemon went viral about his real life "bodyguard," the former CNN anchor is opening up about how he knew Malone was "the one."