Aging is inevitable. It’s something we all face, but how we approach it can make all the difference. It’s common to think getting older means slowing down, but after talking to a few folks who seem ...

The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous ...

There are some important things we don't quite understand until too much time has passed. Everyone's ultimate goal in life is to be happy and content, but getting there is no walk in the park. We all ...

“You only learn half the things you need to know in the classroom.” When I first heard that saying, I brushed it off as something adults said to make school sound deeper than it really was. But now, a ...

We play board games for many reasons, whether it be to put our critical thinking skills to the test or to simply share some laughs with a few friends. But that’s not all we do when we sit down to ...

Written by Aileen Zaera, Sr. Creative Sorceress of Ugami Inc. Video games serve many purposes in our lives. Video games can entertain us, help us deal with stress, strengthen friendships, and of ...

When it comes to personal growth, advice is usually handed out as one-size-fits-all. While that sounds fair in theory, it often misses the mark. Men and women face different pressures, expectations, ...

Baltimore's Team Thrill AAU basketball team combines athletic training with life lessons, preparing middle school girls for ...

LifeWise Academy, based in Hilliard, Ohio, is a released-time religious instruction program providing Bible-based character education to public school students. With parental permission, students are ...

As a professional snowboarder, Emilé Zynobia spends a lot of time away from home. But her close-knit community in Jackson, WY, keeps her energized for traveling and excited to come home. At the center ...