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Still Fighting for Liberation: Unpacking the Revolutionary Spirit of Black August
August is well underway, and for those who are in activist circles, Black August is month of great significance.
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Still Black, Still Proud: Unpacking the Untold Story of Harlem's 'Summer of Soul'
Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson joins Unpack That to discuss the Harlem Cultural Festival—an epic moment in American history.
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Still Sprung: T-Pain Takes The Root Down Memory Lane With Behind-the-Scenes Stories of His Biggest Hits
The rappa-ternt-sanga sat down with The Root to share the stories behind some of his most iconic hits.
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The 'Thotyssey' Continues: Zola Cast Talk Sex Positivity and the Makings of a Perfect 'Ho Trip'
The Root sat down with the cast of ‘Zola’ to explore ‘ho trips’ and what it means to be a sex positive Black woman.
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'You Have All of the Soul:' Ciara Wilson on Black Womanhood, Self Care and Her Present Prayer
In an exclusive interview with The Root, Ciara Wilson discusses how she is advocating for Black women’s health.
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Kevin Hart Reimagines the Black Dad in Fatherhood
In his new film ‘Fatherhood,’ the comedian brings nuance to a conversation about what it means to be a Black father.
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Commemorating Hope: On Juneteenth Author Annette Gordon-Reed Reflects on the Meaning of the Holiday
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author breaks down the history surrounding the momentous holiday.
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Let's Talk About In the Heights and the Erasure of Dark-Skinned Afro-Latinx Folks
Lin Manuel Miranda’s hit musical is out soon, but where are all of the leading dark-skinned Afro-Latinx folks?
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'It’s Never Too Late': Meet Attorney-turned-actor Medina Senghore Who Is Kicking Butt on Screen
Attorney-turned-actor, Medina Senghore grew up in a house where professionally, she had very few choices. “Doctor, lawyer, teacher, engineer, like those are the options. And that was just my reality. That’s what I understood.” Senghore told The Root. The Long Island, NY-native chatted with The Root via Zoom and shared a bit about her life.…
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Still Shining Stars: Earth, Wind & Fire Talk Musical Legacy and Share the Stories Behind Their Most Iconic Songs
“I don’t think that legacy is something that you infer upon yourself, as much as people infer that upon you once your contribution has stood the test of time.” —Philip Bailey, Earth, Wind & Fire text June is Black Music Month, and what better way to celebrate than to be joined by the iconic 1970’s…
