As the nation’s most vulnerable brace for food insecurity amid a prolonged government shutdown, Grammy-winning artist SZA has stepped in to help. Her nonprofit organization, NOT Charity, has joined forces…
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he is standing up to President Donald Trump and Republicans’ redistricting scheme by creating a committee that could potentially push out the only seat held…
Although Veterans’ Day honors the contributions of former military members, this year’s federal holiday may look a little different amid a government shutdown. The shutdown has essentially halted many federal…
Ashley Allison didn’t expect that the news of her company, Watering Hole Media, acquiring The Root would create so much buzz. For her, it wasn’t out of the ordinary because…
Michael Jackson has proved, yet again, that his musical legacy withstands the test of time. The legendary King of Pop has returned to the Top 10 of the Billboard charts…
Iman Shumpert may have earned his championship ring on the court, but one of his most memorable lessons came from off it — and it cost him millions. The former…
From the Civil War to the era Black veterans have consistently stood at the front lines of American history, shattering barriers, reimagining patriotism and urging the nation to live up…
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne has been suspended for a game after he hit the Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown in the head after the Lions scored a touchdown,…
Self-driving cars have finally hit the road, and tech companies want the automated systems to take the wheel. From self-driving vehicles to delivery robots, companies like Uber, Lyft, and Doordash…
Stanley Andrisse is inspiring his students with his lectures and journey to the classroom. The HBCU professor had an untraditional pathway to academia. He overcame a stint in maximum-security prison…