Growing Up as a Black Trans Man
The Gang-Up on Trump and Carson’s Catch-Up: 6 Takeaways From the 2nd GOP Debate
Sanders May Lead the Polls in Iowa and NH, but It’s Black Voters Who Really Count
The Preseason Is Over: 3 Things to Look for in 2016’s Political Season
Don’t Bet on Ben Carson in Iowa
Campaign 2016: The Angry White Man’s Last Stand
Racism in the Air You Breathe: When Where You Live Determines How Fast You Die
Dump Trump, Draft Oprah and Other Outsider Political Fantasies
Is Donald Trump Vying to Become the Next George Wallace?
Ha! Sorry? Not Sorry: Bernie Sanders Nixes Aide’s Apology to Black Lives Matter
5 Takeaways From the 1st GOP Debates
Why Black Folks Should Watch the 1st GOP Debate
The Voting Rights Act Is 50 Years Old. Is It on the Agenda for the Republican Debate?
How Being a Kenyan American and an African American Has Shaped Obama’s Presidency
President Calls for Racial Justice and Prison Reform
Police Misconduct and More Killings Go Largely Ignored
Boom for Whom? Making Sure Blacks Aren’t Left in the Dark When It Comes to Solar Energy
The Miss America Pageant Doesn’t Owe Vanessa Williams an Apology
Are You Young, Black and Drowning in Student-Loan Debt?
15 Songs to Crank Up While You’re Working Out
Jussie Smollett Talks Cleaning Floors, Just Like You Like It
Should You Swipe Right on These Dating Apps?
Get the Salary You Want: 4 Tips on How to Negotiate From the Experts
Black-ish to Kick Off Season 2 With the N-Word Episode
Survey: Race Relations Worse Than a Decade Ago
Ava DuVernay on Moving Beyond the Black-Film ‘Trend’ and Becoming the Norm
Twitter Loses Its Collective Mind Over Denzel Washington’s Son
Sanaa Lathan and Michael Ealy Talk Sex, Stalkers and Sociopaths
Dear Damon Wayans: How Attractive Must a Woman Be to Be Rapeable?
History Repeats Itself With Backlash Against Black Empowerment
Black Lives Matter Backlash Gets Real
‘Like Another Katrina’: The Charter School Debate Fractures New Orleans Along Lines of Race and Class
Sex, Love and Peace: The Benefits of Exercising With Your Boo
Unbroken Spirits: Black Family Legends About Rebellious Forebears
From Where in Africa Were the Slaves Who Landed in Va.?
How Did My Ancestor Become a Free Woman of Color and Single Mom in 1840?
How Can I Find My Ancestor’s Military Records?
How Did My European Ancestors Migrate to Guyana?
The Defiant One: Why You Should Know Civil Rights Icon Gloria Richardson
How Long Ago Did African Ancestry Enter My Family Tree?
Do I Have South African Ancestry via Antebellum Tenn.?
How Do I Trace an Ancestor Through a Name Change?
No Redemption for a Black Slave Keeper
In a Scene of a Harem Bath, 2 Women From Different Worlds Are Linked by a Common Bond
I’m Irish and Need Help Tracing Ancestors in Bermuda
A Cheat Sheet for Researching African-American Ancestors
The Renaissance Tapestry That Tells an African Tale and Doesn’t Exploit Slavery
MLK’s Radicalism Speaks to Contemporary Protests
The Business of Hair
Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
Beauty Trends in the Workplace
Turning Your Passion Into a Product
How to Take Care of Your Parents Without Stressing Yourself
Best Apps to Make Your Money Mobile
Do You Have a Will?
Invest in Art for Your Soul
He’s Bankrupt; Should I Marry Him?
A Mentor, a Coach, a Sponsor: Why You Need All 3
Living a Fabulous and Broke Lifestyle
So You Want to Be Famous?
Selling Your House? Don’t Cook Fried Chicken in It
The Cost of Keeping Depression a Secret
Chef Marcus Samuelsson Connects Culture Through Food
Learning to Live With Debt
What Every 30-Year-Old Should Know About Money
Watch: Family Begging You for Money? Here’s How to Say No
She’s a Spender, He’s a Saver
I Want to Get to Know the Guy I’m Sleeping With Better, but He Only Cares About the Sex
He Has Been Separated for a Year and Is Treating Me Like Wifey. Should I Wait for His Divorce?
Should I Propose to My Man?
Why Do Guys Feel the Need to Send Unsolicited Pictures of Their Junk?
Don’t Waste Your Pretty on a Man Who Won’t Spend His Time on You
Just Say No to Dating the Creepy ‘Friend’ Who Won’t Take No for an Answer About Sex
He Said I ‘Trapped’ Him With a Baby
You Must Be Honest if You Don’t Want to Raise Your Boyfriend’s Kids
Your Bestie Slept With Your ‘Friend With Benefits’? Girl, Please
Fiance’s Questioning Your Sexuality Over a New Short, Natural Do Is Truly Hair-Raising
Does My Man Have a Right to Be Upset if I Accept Drinks From Other Guys When I Go Out Without Him?
227: Where Are They Now?
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Where Are They Now?
Supreme Vintage: 29 Top Black Winemakers You Should Know
12 Moments From The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air That We’ll Never Forget
Black Don’t Crack: 12 Stars Who Played High Schoolers in Their 20s and 30s
Here Are 7 Black Shows We Want to Reboot Instead of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Mo’ Better Blues Cast: Where Are They Now?
5 Red Wines That Are Perfect for Summer
#WakeUp: 7 Classic Revolutionary Reads for Black Millennials
Searching for Summer Books for a Young Reader?
The Root’s Summer Reading List: 10 Great Books
10 Mom Bloggers You Should Know
Dear Mamas: 15 Favorite TV Moms
Snapshots of Guys’ Night Out: The Root’s manCODE Event in NYC
The World’s Richest Black Women
White Celebrities Who Have Adopted Black Children