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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.
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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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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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MuseZeum is a Treat For All of the Senses
We caught up with GRAMMY award-winning producer Salaam Remi to check out his stunning multimedia art installation
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15 Maya Angelou Quotes That Should Inspire Us All
In honor of what would have been her 95th birthday, we look at some of our favorite words of wisdom from the legendary Maya Angelou.
Black News, Opinions, Politics and Culture
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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.
-
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.
-
Louisiana Woman Holds the Record for Largest Afro
Aevin Dugas has been growing her beautiful fro for nearly 25 years
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
-
MuseZeum is a Treat For All of the Senses
We caught up with GRAMMY award-winning producer Salaam Remi to check out his stunning multimedia art installation
-
15 Maya Angelou Quotes That Should Inspire Us All
In honor of what would have been her 95th birthday, we look at some of our favorite words of wisdom from the legendary Maya Angelou.
