Sep 21
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The Root 100 for 2020 is here! Our annual list of the most influential African Americans, ages 25 to 45, honors the…
Jul 17
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We told y’all earlier that the middle school principal would win.
May 26
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The Root 100 isn’t just a celebration of black excellence; it’s a celebration of those who rise to the occasion when…
Apr 15
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If we’ve learned anything over these past few months, it’s that leadership matters.
Feb 24
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A month after Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died tragically in a helicopter crash, thousands of…
Jan 15
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The 2020 election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential elections in American history, and frankly, many…
Nov 25
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The Root is looking for freelance writers to cover nights and weekends. Do you fit the description?
Nov 18
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With round two of the public impeachment hearings set to begin this week, President Trump said in a Monday morning…
Oct 25 2019
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The funeral for Rep. Elijah Cummings takes place today after hundreds of mourners lined up for a Friday morning…
Sep 26 2019
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Every year, The Root 100 honors the most influential African Americans ages 25 to 45 in the fields of art, business,…
Sep 25 2019
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This is it—the last preview before we reveal the full list and who is No. 1 for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100!
Sep 24 2019
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As we continue our roll out for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100, we’re giving a sneak peek at the top three…
Sep 23 2019
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A quick Google search reveals that gifts for 10-year anniversaries should be made of either tin or aluminum, a…
Sep 9 2019
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The sister of NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard has been charged with murder in the death of an 84-year-old woman…
Sep 9 2019
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I think it goes without saying that there’s a lot of bad shit happening in the world right now: the Bahamas and the…
Jul 28 2019
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Lena Waithe continues to stay booked and busy.
Jul 28 2019
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Black rag dolls featuring instructions on how to abuse them were removed from the shelves of One Dollar Zone stores…
Jul 28 2019
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Ben Carr, the stepfather of Eric Garner—the Staten Island man who was killed after being placed in a banned…
Jul 28 2019
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After the president labeled Baltimore “a very dangerous & filthy place” that is “rat and rodent infested mess” and…
Jul 27 2019
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Man, the president must be really pressed to come up with this doozy.