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Book Bans are Increasing, and Writers of Color are the Target
According to new data by The American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, 2022 was a record year for censorship
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A Supersized List of Books You Need to Read in May 2023
A beach read from The View’s Sunny Hostin and a hilarious book from the hosts of Good Moms Bad Choices podcast are among the books we can’t wait to read in May
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With $ 9 Million in Scholarship Offers, NOLA High Schooler Breaks Guinness Record
With scholarship offers from 125 colleges totaling $9 million, Dennis Barnes broke the previous Guinness record set in 2019.
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For Black Authors, A Writing Workshop Is Key To Success
The Root spoke with writers who have found success and friendship through the workshop process
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KeKe Palmer to New Moms: Don’t Feel Pressured to Lose Weight
“The main thing I would say to any new mom is do what you can when you can, whatever it is that makes you feel good,” the actress told PEOPLE in an interview
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Da Brat Opens Up About Journey to Fertility on IG Live
The rapper and wife Jesseca Dupart-Harris will share their story and announce a plan to award a $10,000 grant for IVF treatment
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Smokey Robinson Reflects on the Passing of Harry Belafonte
The legendary Motown artist shared his memories of the calypso king with The Root
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Freaknik’s Freshest Fashions Back In The Day
As we wait for the Hulu doc, we wanted to look back at some of the best fashions from this epic party in the park.
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Thank God! Texas Couple Got Baby Mila Back!
After three weeks in foster care, Temecia and Rodney Jackson’s daughter Mila was returned to her family
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Earth Day 2023: How African Americans Are Raised to Protect the Planet
“Cut off the Lights!” If You’re Black, you were likely raised to be a low-key environmental activist (ie. turning sheets into rags ) and not even know it.
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
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Book Bans are Increasing, and Writers of Color are the Target
According to new data by The American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, 2022 was a record year for censorship
-
A Supersized List of Books You Need to Read in May 2023
A beach read from The View’s Sunny Hostin and a hilarious book from the hosts of Good Moms Bad Choices podcast are among the books we can’t wait to read in May
-
With $ 9 Million in Scholarship Offers, NOLA High Schooler Breaks Guinness Record
With scholarship offers from 125 colleges totaling $9 million, Dennis Barnes broke the previous Guinness record set in 2019.
-
For Black Authors, A Writing Workshop Is Key To Success
The Root spoke with writers who have found success and friendship through the workshop process
-
KeKe Palmer to New Moms: Don’t Feel Pressured to Lose Weight
“The main thing I would say to any new mom is do what you can when you can, whatever it is that makes you feel good,” the actress told PEOPLE in an interview
-
Da Brat Opens Up About Journey to Fertility on IG Live
The rapper and wife Jesseca Dupart-Harris will share their story and announce a plan to award a $10,000 grant for IVF treatment
-
Smokey Robinson Reflects on the Passing of Harry Belafonte
The legendary Motown artist shared his memories of the calypso king with The Root
-
Freaknik’s Freshest Fashions Back In The Day
As we wait for the Hulu doc, we wanted to look back at some of the best fashions from this epic party in the park.
-
Thank God! Texas Couple Got Baby Mila Back!
After three weeks in foster care, Temecia and Rodney Jackson’s daughter Mila was returned to her family
-
Earth Day 2023: How African Americans Are Raised to Protect the Planet
“Cut off the Lights!” If You’re Black, you were likely raised to be a low-key environmental activist (ie. turning sheets into rags ) and not even know it.
