Tag: The Root

Back-to-school season hits different on historically Black college campuses. It's not just about getting schedules together or finding classes. It's about the first-day fit and making an entrance. From bold school pride to effortlessly fly streetwear, HBCU students turn campus walkways into runways. The looks are colorful, creative and unapologetically Black, mixing nostalgia with trending styles. Whether heading back to the Yard or seeking fashion inspiration, HBCU students consistently demonstrate how to blend individual creativity with campus culture.

Graham and Winfrey met in 1986 when she saw him around town with his girlfriend but never paid much attention. After meeting him alone at a mutual friend's home and discovering he was single, Winfrey seized the opportunity to ask him if he wanted to go for a drink. That was the start of their romance, which has lasted for decades.

As the dog days of summer come to an end and the early scent of the upcoming fall season starts to get stronger, more than a handful of our favorite Black celebs are gearing up to bring us new TV shows and movies that are guaranteed to have us glued to our screens. From Mahershala Ali kicking butt and taking names, to Aaron Pierre getting into his superhero bag and more, keep reading to see which films and series we can't wait to see!

For a show about dragons and rich white people arguing over inheritance, House of the Dragon has somehow become one of the Blackest shows on television. A Black father is trying to hold his family together. Black men are dealing with the reality that they are the sons of their father's Black mistress while he was going home to his white wife.

Under the soaring ceiling of the Governor's Room, the city's youngest mayor in more than a century and its first Democratic Socialist responded to questions on issues important to African Americans. The 34-year-old was characteristically charming but deftly evasive. He discussed his African origins and why his parents gave him the middle name Kwame. Born in Uganda, he moved to South Africa at five and to the United States at seven. He addressed the shrinking Black population, gentrification of historically Black neighborhoods, school segregation, reparations, and his relationship with Donald Trump. His consistent theme was that his economic agenda focused on childcare, transportation, housing, and affordability was fundamental to improving New Yorkers' lives.

Darlene Love, the iconic soul singer and co-reigning Queen of Christmas, just turned 85 and continues to look absolutely gorgeous. After a recent appearance on the Today show, fans on TikTok are in awe of her youthful glow, wondering what beauty secret she uses. However, Love reveals the real secret is simply living a fulfilling life and working on projects she's passionate about, including her upcoming documentary.