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  • How ‘The Root’ Team Geared up for The Root 100 Celebration

    In a whirlwind week of The Root 100 Honoree Event festivities, event collaborator and automaker Genesis rolled out the red carpet.

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    G/O Media Studios for Genesis






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    December 13, 2024
  • HBCU Homecoming Central

    From half time shows to winning goals, all you need to know about HBCU homecoming season. Click for more stories!

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    G/O Media Studios for Genesis






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    September 16, 2024
  • Chase and United Airlines Are Investing in Pilot Education to Break Barriers in the Sky

    Chase and United Airlines Are Investing in Pilot Education to Break Barriers in the Sky

    To strengthen the pilot talent pipeline, the United Gateway Card from Chase is helping fund training for aspiring pilots at United Aviate Academy.

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    G/O Media Studios for Genesis






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    June 26, 2024
  • How to Stunt During Summer Festival Season

    10 outdoor-ready beauty essentials, apparel, and accessories from Black-owned businesses — all shoppable at Target.

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    G/O Media Studios for Genesis






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    June 15, 2024
  • Summering in Boston: How to Spend 72 Hours in This Surprisingly Dynamic Harbor Town

    From historical African-American sites to plenty of Black-owned businesses, this three-day Boston itinerary has your long weekend on lock.

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    G/O Media Studios for Genesis






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    June 12, 2024
  • How One HBCU is Empowering Undergrads to Forge a Path to Prosperity

    A decades-long partnership between Hampton University and Prudential is a blueprint for Black wealth.

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    G/O Media Studios for Genesis






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    May 8, 2024
  • How a Mother-Daughter Duo Grew Their Fashion Line from LA Home Atelier to New York Fashion Week to the Aisles of Target Nationwide

    How a Mother-Daughter Duo Grew Their Fashion Line from LA Home Atelier to New York Fashion Week to the Aisles of Target Nationwide

    In this Q&A with House of Aama co-founders, Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka tell stories of the African diaspora through style, now more accessible than ever.

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    G/O Media Studios for Genesis






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    February 13, 2024
  • Meet the DC-Area Artist Who Quit Her 9-to-5 and Launched a Line at Target

    Meet the DC-Area Artist Who Quit Her 9-to-5 and Launched a Line at Target

    In this Q&A with Justine Magnum Kirkman, the illustrator speaks on Winnie Weston, a featured line in the retailer’s 2024 Black History Month collection.

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    G/O Media Studios for Genesis






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    February 13, 2024
  • The Top 7 Holiday Gifts from Black-Owned Businesses — All Available in the Amazon Store

    This season, it’s easier than ever to shop and support incredible Black-owned businesses in Amazon’s store!

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    G/O Media Studios for Genesis






    Published

    December 20, 2023
  • New Survey Shows Why Health Coverage Falls Short For Too Many, Especially Black Americans

    A new PhRMA/Ipsos survey reports that high out-of-pocket costs prevent insured patients from receiving the healthcare they need.

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    G/O Media Studios for Genesis






    Published

    October 2, 2023
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