The famed activist, Baptist minister and protégé of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr, made two bids for the presidency ...

What began as a simple request to chronicle the early decades of the town police department and honor the fallen evolved into a full-fledged history of Littleton in its formative years and of the town ...

Motherlands are castles made of glass. In order to leave them, you have to break something — a wall, a social convention, a cultural norm, a psychological barrier, a heart. What you have broken will ...

If Canada sought to join the ranks of nuclear powers it would likely face immense international pressure. Not because a nuclear-armed state as stable as Canada would itself be much of a danger. But ...

We collected child welfare data in 21 states to report on the consequences of faulty drug tests for pregnant women, including referrals to law enforcement.

The out gay president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance was utterly blown away by protestors' determination.

Bath full-back Tom de Glanville signs a new contract to keep him at Bath for another two seasons.

Tre’ Johnson, the former standout Washington offensive lineman who went on to become a Maryland high school history teacher, ...

The Detroit Pistons had the worst record in franchise history at the All-Star break four years ago. And two years ago, their ...

The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous occasion, 100 Black thought leaders and creators share their collective ...

From Schwerner and Goodman to Good and Pretti, white people putting themselves in harm’s way has helped galvanize Americans for justice. By Nikole Hannah-Jones In 1925, the Black real estate magnate ...