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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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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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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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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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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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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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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









