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A video circulating online shows Fawn Weaver, co-founder of the whiskey company Uncle Nearest, reacting to a man who approached her at a recent book signing (most likely for her latest book, “Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel”). When he did speak, he asked her if she remembered him, since they […]

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for justice after the wrongful ICE arrest of an American citizen.

The University of Michigan fired Moore for having an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”

As 2025 comes to a close, we're looking at our favorite books by Black authors of the year.

We have the tea on how to celebrate the holiday season in NYC with black-owned businesses and cultural events across the five boroughs

EXCLUSIVE: Over a year has passed since Rep. Jasmine Crockett flamed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and she spoke to The Root about the current state of their relationship.