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‘Mean Ushers, Peppermints’ and 15 Other Blackity-Black Church Rules You Need to Know
From the usher stare to the peppermint grandmas, take a stroll down memory lane inside the Black church only those who grew up in it would understand.
Ex-Cal State University Basketball Coach Accused of Pimping and More
Kevin Mays, a former assistant basketball coach at California State University-Bakersfield, was charged with multiple felony counts including human trafficking.
13 Reasons Why 2026 Is Already A Hot Mess
From U.S. airstrikes and political shakeups to celebrity scandals and AI disrupting jobs, 2026 has already delivered chaos that’s impossible to ignore — and we’ve rounded up 13 of the wildest moments so far.
Exclusive: AG Andrea Campbell, More Black Leaders, Celebs Share Life-Changing Lessons
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.
Trayvon Martin and Other Black People Who Were Unjustly Killed in America
14 years after Trayvon Martin was killed, these other Black men and women were also murdered in shocking similarity.