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We are honoring all of the Black stars who left us in 2026.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, as well as Sir Ben Kingsley and show co-creator Destin Daniel Cretton spoke to The Root about Marvel's new show, 'Wonder Man.'

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo were the hottest producing duo in music, now, the childhood friends are at odds.

'Sinners' director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan are sharing some little-known facts about the fictitious Smokestack Twins. You'll want to hear this!

MAGA supporters often bring up Obama's "Deporter-in-Chief" legacy to defend Trump's mass deportation scheme. Here's why it's not that simple.

Ronn Easton is going viral for showing up to anti-ICE protests in Minnesota dressed in a fur coat... But his personal story is far more compelling.

The actor who portrayed NFL played Michael Oher in the 2009 film, 'The Blind Side' is fighting for his life. And now, we've got details.

15 little-known facts about the revolutionary Angela Davis, who turned the fight against repression into a global movement.

Days before a historic winter storm took over half of the country, Trump issued a clear warning to FEMA to avoid one very taboo word...

The Root speaks to experts on how Trump's tense relationship with American media has worked in his favor... for now.