Black American women's plan for an August 1 boycott of African braid shops and stores drains energy and resources from a larger struggle.

Benin has appointed renowned American filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, a seasoned producer and author, as ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act prevents discrimination against people with disabilities. Retired U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin ...

The cemetery, historically known as the “Old Colored Cemetery,” spans 2.5 acres and is owned by First Baptist Church of ...

A Democratic Wisconsin lawmaker is reviving her proposal to create a state task force on missing and murdered African ...

The following African-American actresses have left a mark on film history with their exceptional talent: Angela Bassett, ...

Music is an immeasurably important aspect of any culture. Through music, communities pass on stories of history, hardships, ...

The University of the District of Columbia is facing a First Amendment complaint after banning a conservative event ...

Colorado was once a beacon for members of the Harlem Renaissance and Black families from all over the country.

Science historian Peder Anker’s book brings to light the stories of African Americans and others affected by the atomic bomb.

As the country continues to deal with the fallout of the infamous Jeffery Epstein files, The Root is taking a closer look at ...

Rep. Sheila Stubbs (D-Madison) has introduced a bill to form a task force focused on Missing and Murdered African American ...