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  • Yes, Black Women, You Can Find Jeans With a Great Fit

    Tired of trying to hide that gap in the waist of your jeans? We’ve rounded up some of our favorites that flatter our curves

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 15, 2022
  • Airbnb Examines Racial Inequity on Its Platform

    After facing lawsuits and plenty of backlash from users of the color, the short-term rental platform wants to make sure all users have the best experience.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 15, 2022
  • New Study Confirms Black Women’s Depression Often Goes Undiagnosed

    Healthcare providers may miss symptoms of depression in Black women that often look different from other groups.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 14, 2022
  • First Black Miss Universe Ireland Wants to Open Doors For More Women of Color in STEM

    “I intentionally do make the effort to show up [as] myself in these spaces where we’re not often seen at all,” said Fig O’Reilly.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 14, 2022
  • NYC Keeps Trying to Right Its Wrongs Against the Central Park Five

    NYC Keeps Trying to Right Its Wrongs Against the Central Park Five

    The gate at the northern end of the park will be now be called “Gate of the Exonerated” in honor of the five Black and Latino men who were wrongfully convicted.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 14, 2022
  • If You’re Black and Looking For Love in 2023, Here ‘s What you Should Know

    We asked Jonathan Kirkland of the BLK dating app what Black singles are looking for when they’re looking for love

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 13, 2022
  • Now There’s Synthetic Hair That’s Better For You and the Environment

    Nourie is the first line of synthetic braiding hair made of plant-sourced materials

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 12, 2022
  • Dorothy Pitman Hughes, Black Feminist Pioneer Dies at 84

    Dorothy Pitman Hughes, Black Feminist Pioneer Dies at 84

    “She left the world in a better place than she found it,” said Gloria Steinem

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 12, 2022
  • In Her Last Book, Valerie Boyd Amplifies the Voices of Black Writers

    In Her Last Book, Valerie Boyd Amplifies the Voices of Black Writers

    With Bigger Than Bravery, the legendary writer/editor assembled a powerful coalition of Black voices, including Alice Walker, Pearl Cleage and Deesha Philyaw.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 11, 2022
  • The Root Honored Black Excellence at The Apollo

    The Root Honored Black Excellence at The Apollo

    The Root 100 Gala was a star-studded event celebrating the best of our culture.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 9, 2022
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