Eulogies are pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson. The protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and ...

A French court has rejected a compensation claim against US multinationals by Nicaraguan farm workers poisoned by the pesticide Nemagon. Farmers worldwide still rely on noxious chemicals, often ...

"You feel abandoned almost. It's a hard feeling to describe, but knowing that your own father's not there growing up, you ...

The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous ...

An Alabama-based manufacturer is consolidating its facilities amid a leadership change.

The sale closed Feb. 12. Edgewood has seen a wave of restaurant and retail activity over the past year.

Residents of Staten Island, New York's often-forgotten borough, have long celebrated their distinct distance from the rest of ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Whether one of the faces on ...

Move over, Emily! Dracula's in Paris, too. He also has a fabulous white wig, looking stylish even though he's over 400 years old.

Raphael Saadiq, actor Miles Caton, and producer Ludwig Göransson joined forces on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform “I Lied to You,” a song from Ryan Coogler‘s acclaimed film Sinners. The trio showcased ...

Kendrick Raphael doesn’t talk much. “I’m a mysterious guy,” Cal’s starting running back told The Daily Californian. Instead, Raphael speaks with his shoulder pads. The 200-pound, 5’11” junior, who has ...