Trump Commutes Sentence of Chicago Gang Leader Larry Hoover, But it’s Not What You Think at All…
There are a couple of ways to look at the presidential commutation of the infamous Gangster Disciples leader.
Why Black Men Need To Stop Telling Black Women ‘That’s Why You Don’t Have A Man’
We are starting to sound like Diddy. That is not a good thing in the Year of Our Lawd 2025.
Black Professor: Why Gen-Zs Are the Absolute Worst
A professor discusses how difficult it is to teach Gen-Zers...and how that will translate into the work force.
Why Things Have Only Gotten Worse For Black Folks in the 5 Years Since George Floyd Was Murdered
The protests over Floyd's murder seemed like a step in the right direction, but it was all smoke and mirrors.
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In Defense of Cancel Culture…and Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle's defiant defense of his Netflix special shows why cancel culture is actually a good thing.
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The Root’s Clapback Mailbag: I’ll Try It Your Way
Each Friday, we clap back at readers' emails, DMs, tweets and messages. We do it because we care.
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Auntie Unfiltered Gets Advice for Success From Kandi Burruss
Kandi has managed to stay culturally relevant for multiple decades. She shares some of the wisdom she has gathered along the way with Auntie Unfiltered