Brind.

Allison Acquires The Root, Expanding Focus on Black Journalism

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
AI-generated briefing. Brind wrote this from the reports listed below. It can be wrong. Each section says how much you can rely on it, and the sources are linked so you can check.

What happened

Some supportReported by 1 outlet

Ashley Allison completed the acquisition of The Root on October 6, 2026. The Root, which was founded in 2008 by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Donald E. Graham, returned to Black ownership through Watering Hole Media, led by Allison. Allison stated that she acquired the site to invest in the future of Black journalism.

From theroot.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The acquisition marks a shift in the ownership and direction of a prominent cultural news site. Allison plans to expand The Root’s footprint by increasing original reporting, backing independent creators, and launching new programming, such as the docuseries America Amended.

From theroot.com

Who's involved

  • AllisonAcquired The Root, a site previously founded by Donald E. Graham.
  • Donald E. GrahamPreviously founded The Root, which was acquired by Allison.

Keep exploring

The entities involved

  • Allison

    Canadian political candidate from Nova Scotia

    Nothing else this week.

  • Donald E. Graham

    chief executive officer and chairman of Graham Holdings Company

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped