Ashley Allison becomes new owner of The Root

The Root is officially Black-owned. CNN commentator and former Obama-Biden White House Administration official, Ashley Allison acquired the digital media outlet through her company, Watering Hole Media. A political strategist and communications expert, Allison has built a career amplifying diverse voices at the intersection of politics, policy, and culture. To her, this purchase represents more than a business deal—it’s an investment in independent journalism, especially as accurate accounts of Black history are being erased and First Amendment rights are under attack. Read the full story here.