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  • Bird Names Honoring Racists Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past

    The English Bird Names project removes English common names from birds common to the United States and Canada.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 3, 2023
  • 5 Reasons Roy Wood Jr. is the Perfect Host for The Root 100

    5 Reasons Roy Wood Jr. is the Perfect Host for The Root 100

    The comedian and former correspondent for The Daily Show hosts our celebration of Black excellence at the legendary Apollo Theater.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 2, 2023
  • Hip Hop Closet: Keeping Fashion-Lovers Fly for Over Two Decades

    I caught up with co-founder and CEO Kyeisha Kelly and got a sneak peek inside this hip-hop fashion haven.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 31, 2023
  • Scary Ass Books By Black Authors That Are Perfect for Halloween

    Scary Ass Books By Black Authors That Are Perfect for Halloween

    If you’re looking for something scary to read this Halloween, we’ve got you covered

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 30, 2023
  • Real Estate Godfather of Harlem Explains How to Buy a Home and Gain Wealth

    Real Estate Godfather of Harlem Explains How to Buy a Home and Gain Wealth

    I asked Jarrod Whitaker “The Real Estate Godfather of Harlem” to share his best advice on using real estate as a way to create generational wealth.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 30, 2023
  • Black Parenting: Learning to Let Go

    I know I’m supposed to prepare my kids to leave home. But quietly, I really like having them here.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 28, 2023
  • A Non-Profit in Chicago Helps Black Men Heal Their Pain By Giving Them Flowers

    The Black Men Flower Project is on a mission to create community and provide support for Black men.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 27, 2023
  • Sheila Jackson Lee Hopes a Leaked Audio of an F-Bomb Laced Tirade Won’t Hurt Her Bid for Houston Mayor

    Sheila Jackson Lee Hopes a Leaked Audio of an F-Bomb Laced Tirade Won’t Hurt Her Bid for Houston Mayor

    The Texas Democrat has been in the hot seat after an unverified audio clip was leaked of a profanity-laced tirade

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 26, 2023
  • DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Have Delivered at Your Door ASAP

    If you’re still looking for the perfect costume, try making your own, inspired by some of the most iconic figures in Black culture.

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 25, 2023
  • Did You Know A Black Designer Was Behind Jackie Kennedy’s Famous Wedding Gown?

    Did You Know A Black Designer Was Behind Jackie Kennedy’s Famous Wedding Gown?

    “Now You See Me, An Introduction To 100 Years of Black Design,” tells the stories of Black artists that history forgot.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    October 25, 2023
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