The Root

Is Medicaid, Childcare on the Chopping Block?

Phenix S Halley — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:24:32 UTC

During a private Easter luncheon at the White House, Trump told guests it's just "not possible" for the country to pay for Medicaid, Medicare and daycare

Everything to Know About Pam Bondi, the Loyal Attorney General Trump Just Fired

Phenix S Halley — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:55:56 UTC

Here's everything to know about the life and career of former AG Pam Bondi who was just fired by President Trump.

Eddie Murphy’s Top Movies Ranked By the Box Office, In Honor of His 65th Birthday

Shanelle Genai — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:15:41 UTC

Eddie Murphy is officially 65! In honor of his birthday, let's take a look at Eddie Murphy's most successful films. You might be surprised at what made the cut!

Inside the Killing of a Rising Florida Vice Mayor— And The Husband Now Charged With Her Murder

Angela Wilson — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:13:57 UTC

Nancy Metayer Bowen was weeks away from announcing a Congress bid. Instead, a wellness check revealed a nightmare, and a husband charged with her murder.

Black America Rallies Behind Justice Kentanji Jackson as She Shreds Trump’s Birthright Challenge

Phenix S Halley — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:40:49 UTC

Ketanji Brown Jackson stood out from several justices appearing to be skeptical of the president's argument against the Citizenship Clause in the 14th Amendment.

In Resurfaced Video, Wanya Morris Speaks Relationship With 16-year-old Brandy

Shanelle Genai — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:23:31 UTC

Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris is back in the hot seat on social media for some resurfaced comments he made about his past relationship with Brandy Norwood. Let's get into it!

Black America Reacts to Shocking Gucci Mane Kidnapping

Shanelle Genai — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:15:11 UTC

Rapper Gucci Mane faced the unthinkable after he was allegedly kidnapped and robbed. And now folks online can't stop talking about it!

Black America Reacts to Trump Firing Attorney General Pam Bondi

Angela Johnson — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:29:44 UTC

Black Twitter is buzzing with comments about President Trump's decision to fire Attorney General Pam Bondi

New Study: DNA Testing Could Be the Key to Saving Black Women With Breast Cancer

Shellie M. Scott — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:57:22 UTC

Led by Dr. Sonya Reid, a Black physician, a new study shows how DNA-based tumor analysis can help close the survival gap for Black women with aggressive breast cancer.

Why the Internet is Obsessed With This Black Woman’s Disability-Friendly Recipes That Don’t Require Stoves, Knives or Standing

Angela Wilson — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:59 UTC

No standing. No cutting. No problem! Meet the Black content creator who creates disability-friendly recipes that's taking the internet by storm.