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The Best Fashion From the 2026 WNBA Draft
Some of the best and brightest from the WNBA gathered in New York for the 2026 draft. We’re looking at some of our favorite fashion from the orange carpet!
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The Internet is Losing Its Mind Over Oprah’s Crop Top and Fly Looks
Oprah Winfrey has been spotted with bestie Gayle King at Paris Fashion Week. Now, one red carpet look has the internet talking.
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CNN’s Abby Phillip On Jesse Jackson’s Political Legacy
The Root spoke exclusively with CNN’s Abby Phillip about what we can learn from the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s multicultural political movement.
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Check Out Our Favorite Books By Black Authors That Are All About Love
If you’re looking for a great book about Black love, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites.
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This Suburban Chicago City Made History With Black Reparations — Now, It’s Pay Day
One Illinois city has started a plan to close the racial wealth gap, making reparations payments to Black residents.
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What Black Folks Are Wearing to Kick Off New York Fashion Week
It may be cold in NYC, but New York Fashion Week is heating things up. From the runway to the streets, we’re looking at all of the great style.
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The Story of 10 Black Models Becoming Legends at the Battle of Versailles Fashion Show in the 1970s
In November 1973, 10 Black models helped put American fashion on the map in an epic runway face-off with well-known French designers. In honor of the start of New York Fashion Week, here’s their story!
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How Dave Chappelle Created His Own Liberal Town in a Sea of Trump Supporters
More than two decades ago, comedian Dave Chappelle put down roots in a small Ohio town – and now he owns most of it.
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Books You Need to Read This Black History Month
This Black History Month, check out our reading list of essential titles for the whole family.
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Even More Fabulous Black Styles From Paris Fashion Week
Teyana Taylor, Damson Idris and Tyla were among the Black stars who have been spotted out and about during Paris Fashion Week.
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The Best Fashion From the 2026 WNBA Draft
Some of the best and brightest from the WNBA gathered in New York for the 2026 draft. We’re looking at some of our favorite fashion from the orange carpet!
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The Internet is Losing Its Mind Over Oprah’s Crop Top and Fly Looks
Oprah Winfrey has been spotted with bestie Gayle King at Paris Fashion Week. Now, one red carpet look has the internet talking.
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CNN’s Abby Phillip On Jesse Jackson’s Political Legacy
The Root spoke exclusively with CNN’s Abby Phillip about what we can learn from the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s multicultural political movement.
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Check Out Our Favorite Books By Black Authors That Are All About Love
If you’re looking for a great book about Black love, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites.
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This Suburban Chicago City Made History With Black Reparations — Now, It’s Pay Day
One Illinois city has started a plan to close the racial wealth gap, making reparations payments to Black residents.
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What Black Folks Are Wearing to Kick Off New York Fashion Week
It may be cold in NYC, but New York Fashion Week is heating things up. From the runway to the streets, we’re looking at all of the great style.
-
The Story of 10 Black Models Becoming Legends at the Battle of Versailles Fashion Show in the 1970s
In November 1973, 10 Black models helped put American fashion on the map in an epic runway face-off with well-known French designers. In honor of the start of New York Fashion Week, here’s their story!
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How Dave Chappelle Created His Own Liberal Town in a Sea of Trump Supporters
More than two decades ago, comedian Dave Chappelle put down roots in a small Ohio town – and now he owns most of it.
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Books You Need to Read This Black History Month
This Black History Month, check out our reading list of essential titles for the whole family.
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Even More Fabulous Black Styles From Paris Fashion Week
Teyana Taylor, Damson Idris and Tyla were among the Black stars who have been spotted out and about during Paris Fashion Week.
