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  • 9 Inspirational Quotes From Rosa Parks, an Icon of the Civil Rights Movement

    Nearly 70 years after Rosa Parks’ courage led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, we remember some of her most inspirational words.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 1, 2023
  • My Kids’ Germs Ain’t Taking Me Down! 5 Disinfectants to Keep My Home Germ-Free.

    ‘Tis the season for germs and viruses. But these disinfectants can keep them away.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 1, 2023
  • 5 MasterClass Tips From Kevin Hart on How to Use Comedy to Achieve Success

    5 MasterClass Tips From Kevin Hart on How to Use Comedy to Achieve Success

    The actor, comedian and entrepreneur is teaching others to use humor to achieve success.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 1, 2023
  • My Favorite Books by Black Authors for 2023

    My Favorite Books by Black Authors for 2023

    A rock legend’s memoir, a beautiful book of poems about fatherhood and a history book that’s real AF were some of my favorite books by Black authors this year

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 30, 2023
  • Racism Displaced Chicago-area Black Families. This Man Wants to Pay Tribute to Them.

    Racism Displaced Chicago-area Black Families. This Man Wants to Pay Tribute to Them.

    A former Harvard Business School professor purchased an important piece of land to honor displaced Black families in his community.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 30, 2023
  • With an Ever-Present Lack of Diversity in the Publishing Industry, Black Authors Fight for Their Place on the Shelf

    With an Ever-Present Lack of Diversity in the Publishing Industry, Black Authors Fight for Their Place on the Shelf

    Although there is a loyal audience for Black books, Black authors still face challenges

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 29, 2023
  • Alicia Keys is a Beautiful Example of Aging Gracefully

    Alicia Keys is a Beautiful Example of Aging Gracefully

    The Grammy award-winning artist is getting real about getting older.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 29, 2023
  • Why Charles Blow Says Black People Need to Leave the North and Return to the South

    The Root spoke with journalist and author Charles Blow about his new documentary, “South to Black Power”

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 28, 2023
  • How Hateration Fueled Blue Ivy’s Performance

    How Hateration Fueled Blue Ivy’s Performance

    A review of Bey’s new concert film reveals that the 11-year-old used the online hateration of her early performances to improve.

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 27, 2023
  • These Black-Owned Businesses are About to Feel the Oprah Effect

    If you’re looking to support Black-owned businesses this holiday season, look to Oprah’s Favorite Things for a little inspiration

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    Angela Johnson






    Published

    November 26, 2023
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