The family of Atatiana Jefferson, an African American mother from Fort Worth, Texas, who was shot and killed by a police ...

Hosted by New Mount Olive Baptist Church in partnership with Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church of Fort Lauderdale and other area ...

We all know that mental health is a serious problem in our country, impacting every segment of society. For some, that rationale doesn’t apply to Black Americans. If it did, explaining the very recent ...

Picture a Sunday pot roast in the crockpot, seasoned just right, slow cooking for hours. By the time it’s done, it’s tender, rich, and full of flavor. Every ingredient has settled in. Nothing is ...

Last month we talked about the four documents every adult needs: a will, a durable power of attorney, a healthcare directive, and updated beneficiary designations. If you have those in place, you have ...

For Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), showing up for customers is a year-round commitment built on ongoing partnerships ...

Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse is defending her past use of the N-word after losing her title, saying ...

Whether your student is learning the ABCs or preparing for the SATs, these 15 tips can help. The Root spoke with Dr. LaToya ...

The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising ...

Darling says he has been banned from Walmart properties, a claim that has sparked renewed attention as videos circulate ...

Former Major League Baseball player Butch Huskey, whose career became closely connected to Jackie Robinson’s iconic No. 42, ...

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. There are moments when a community must refuse to be silent simply because the people making the ...