Ramsey and his buddies are members of an elite fellowship of ex-mascots. Men and women who once carried on as Big Al, Alabama’s lovable elephant; the Disney-inspired Oregon Duck; Wisconsin’s Bucky ...

They may not all be with us, but countless incredible women of the past have contributed to the way we live and work in the ...

Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.

The origins of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Learn the powerful origins of the ...

Three women share their experiences of having known Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman, the Catholic educator, evangelist, and ...

Ahead of the annual Root 100 awards, we're taking a look at the life of The Root's founder, Henry Louis Gates Jr.

The way families live today isn't accidental; it's the result of generations of women leaving their imprint on education, ...

In its 74-year history, the Miss Universe pageant has faced numerous scandals, from women losing their crowns to the wrong ...