(The Root) — To say that Brooklyn, N.Y., author Ayana Mathis has made an auspicious debut with her critically lauded novel, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie, is a gross understatement. In addition to ...

Bryden Hattie is hot. And if you have any doubt, you can consult the tattoo on his right forearm. Scribbled in tiny letters, the champion diver carries Paris Hilton’s catchphrase with him wherever he ...

Oscar-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor considers Mississippi her home, and her latest theatrical release is one that touches on topics familiar to the state. "Nickel Boys" takes on systemic ...