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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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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 23, 2023
  • Thank God! Texas Couple Got Baby Mila Back!

    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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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 22, 2023
  • 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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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 22, 2023
  • 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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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 21, 2023
  • Louisiana Woman Holds the Record for Largest Afro

    Louisiana Woman Holds the Record for Largest Afro

    Aevin Dugas has been growing her beautiful fro for nearly 25 years

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 17, 2023
  • Texas Couple’s Infant Taken From Home For Taking Advice From Their Midwife

    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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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 12, 2023
  • Colin Kaepernick’s YA Novel Comes to Life in Audible Original

    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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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 12, 2023
  • 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.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 10, 2023
  • Even More April 2023 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read

    Even More April 2023 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read

    Viola Davis’ bestselling book in paperback and a beautifully illustrated Langston Hughes poem are just a few of the books on our must-read list this April

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 10, 2023
  • Flavor Flav Gives Harvard Students a Lesson in Poetry

    Flavor Flav Gives Harvard Students a Lesson in Poetry

    The Public Enemy hype man participated in a discussion on Emily Dickinson during an appearance on PBS’ Poetry in America.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    April 6, 2023
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