The Peter and Gadsden photos, and images like them, became representations of their movements for a reason. Of the Gadsden picture, the historian Martin A. Berger wrote that the “appeal of such photographs to whites rested largely on the success of the images in focusing attention on acts of violence …

After releasing the first photos last week, we’re finally getting to see what is being billed as the most anticipated comedy of 2021. Amazon Studios has released the official trailer for Coming 2 America and it will have you smiling from ear-to-ear.  Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) is now King of Zumunda and must fulfill …

You might be caught in the holiday slump–what’s usually the merriest time of year looks and feels a lot different this time around. After the year you’ve been through, you deserve a moment to treat yourself. One of the best investments you can make is in yourself and your personal …

We Can Be Heroes (2021); Death to 2020 (2020)Screenshot: Netflix Since this is yet another short work week for the staff at The Root due to the holiday, I’ll keep this introduction short and sweet, using the energy of one Tiffany “New York” Pollard: BYE, 2020! BYE, PUMPKIN! Let’s get …

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Tennis star Naomi Osaka has had a successful year in sports and this week she received the honor of being named Female Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press. Beyond winning her third Grand Slam title at the U.S.Open, Osaka has also used her platform for social activism, speaking …

Michael B. Jordan speaks during Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations at PlayStation Theater on February 05, 2019 in New York City.Photo: Jamie McCarthy (Getty Images) A few months back, we reported here at The Root that there were talks of Michael B. Jordan potentially directing the third installment of the Creed movie …

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris visited Georgia on Monday (Dec. 21) to campaign for Democratic candidates as the state gets closer to the Jan. 5 runoff elections that could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. “You did what no one thought could be done,” Harris told a crowd of supporters …

This time last year, many Black Americans found their way to Ghana for the Year of The Return — a tourism initiative to bring more African Americans to the country to boost the economy and make Ghana the new travel hotspot for Black travelers. While the COVID-19 pandemic has canceled …