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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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Bridesmaid Dresses You’ll Actually Want to Wear Again
Dear brides, please think of your friends and their wallets when you pick your bridesmaids dresses.
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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.
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The Root’s Top 14 Books of the Year Selected by You
As part of our 1st It’s Lit awards, you helped us pick the best memoirs, steamy romances, audiobooks and more.
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Louisiana Woman Holds the Record for Largest Afro
Aevin Dugas has been growing her beautiful fro for nearly 25 years
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Texas Couple’s Infant Taken From Home For Taking Advice From Their Midwife
“We’ve been treated like criminals.This is a nightmare that I wouldn’t wish on anyone,” said Rodney Jackson
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Colin Kaepernick’s YA Novel Comes to Life in Audible Original
We caught up with the athlete and activist who narrates the story about his decision to pursue his true passion.
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These Ain’t Your Grandmama’s Church Hats
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite hats that are sure to make a statement at Easter Sunday service.






