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  • New Orleans Student With Record-Breaking Scholarship Offers Makes College Decision

    New Orleans Student With Record-Breaking Scholarship Offers Makes College Decision

    With nearly 200 college acceptances to choose from, Dennis Barnes is ready for the next step in his education.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    May 9, 2023
  • Tim Scott Is Running For President, But Will Black People Vote For Him?

    Tim Scott Is Running For President, But Will Black People Vote For Him?

    Republican Senator Tim Scott officially launched his Presidential campaign. But can a Black Republican win?

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    May 8, 2023
  • These Best Friends Are on a Mission to Redefine What it Means to Be a Perfect Mom

    These Best Friends Are on a Mission to Redefine What it Means to Be a Perfect Mom

    The Root spoke with the authors of “A Good Mom’s Guide to Making Bad Choices” about their hilariously raw new book.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    May 8, 2023
  • Baddie On A Budget: Drugstore Dupes That Give High-end Make up Looks

    Spring is here. These dupes let you add some beautiful new shades to your makeup bag this season and without spending a fortune.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    May 7, 2023
  • Need A Side Hustle? These Two NOLA-based Sisters Got You

    Need A Side Hustle? These Two NOLA-based Sisters Got You

    Tamara Armour and Crystal McDonald are on a mission to provide much-needed employment opportunities in New Orleans.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    May 4, 2023
  • The Weeknd Drops Coffee Brand Celebrating Ethiopian Heritage

    The Weeknd Drops Coffee Brand Celebrating Ethiopian Heritage

    Samra Origins, a new collab between the “Blinding Lights” singer and Blue Bottle Coffee drops May 9

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    May 4, 2023
  • 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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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 29, 2023
  • A Supersized List of Books You Need to Read in May 2023

    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

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 29, 2023
  • With $ 9 Million in Scholarship Offers, NOLA High Schooler Breaks Guinness Record

    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.

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 27, 2023
  • For Black Authors, A Writing Workshop Is Key To Success

    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

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 27, 2023
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