Thousands filled downtown streets Saturday as part of coordinated demonstrations targeting what speakers called the president ...

NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke to graduating students at Harvard University on May 28, telling the new graduates to "take a stand,: Abdul-Jabbar's speech came as Harvard continues to ...

So now, The Root is taking a closer look at the anti-racist white heroes who were just as down for civil rights as Black ...

Research shows that the Southern accent may be disappearing, but the author, a Southerner, argues for its values and importance.

Harvard's battles with Trump over funding and restrictions on teaching and admissions presented another challenge for the ...

West Michigan group plans protests in Grand Rapids to support democracy and free speech amid unrest in Los Angeles.

The honors bestowed upon Blake in his later years were many and well deserved, including having his name on a park and a ...

Hundreds of Coloradans in Douglas County will mobilize Saturday for an anti-Trump rally, even after the town of Parker tried ...

Thousands of Harvard students in crimson-fringed gowns celebrated their graduation Thursday in a ceremony that saw speakers addressing the importance of diversity and standing up for truth as the Ivy ...

By Kaylee Alvarez Thousands gathered at back-to-back protests in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday, June 14.  Taking place in ...

Oh no!!!!!” “Hush your mouth!” “No way!!” “Against my religion!” “Who do I call?”  These are just a few gasps I uttered after learning that the Southern accent was slowly disappearing.   Bless those ...