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  • 28 Days of Black Joy: Watching This Soul Train Dancer Makes Me Feel Free

    I can’t remember who I was debating the first time I came across the video featuring the bold and confident dancer who hopped on stage during James Brown’s performance of “Super Bad” on Soul Train, but I’m certain the reason for the dispute was about a James Brown lyric. (I’m also certain the person I…

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    Genetta M. Adams






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    February 6, 2021
  • Why Are Y'all Like This? GoAuto Insurance CEO Apologizes for Calling Kamala Harris a 'Hoe'

    At this point, it is neither shocking nor surprising that those on the right are spending a fair amount of time lodging sexist and/or racist attacks against Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. It’s like a sport to them. Just in the past month or so, Harris has been called an “insufferable lying bitch” and had it…

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    Genetta M. Adams






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    November 13, 2020
  • GTFOH Trump Watch: Enough Already

    You know that TV show, Intervention? It’s a reality show featuring family and friends confronting a loved one who is suffering through an addiction crisis. Well, it feels like some folks in the Trump administration have had enough and are doing their own version of an intervention for a president who is addicted to telling lies…

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    Genetta M. Adams






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    November 13, 2020
  • Progressive Jamaal Bowman Defeats 16-Term Incumbent Eliot Engel

    Progressive Jamaal Bowman Defeats 16-Term Incumbent Eliot Engel

    We told y’all earlier that the middle school principal would win. Now, after a lengthy vote count, it’s official.

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    Genetta M. Adams






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    July 17, 2020
  • Young Futurists 2020: America Needs Leaders Now More Than Ever. Here Are 25 Who Are Already About That Life

    If we’ve learned anything over these past few months, it’s that leadership matters. At a moment when this country needs—no, absolutely craves—leaders who have the vision to take decisive action and to inspire others to reach beyond their limits, the 25 people on this year’s Young Futurists list provide the blueprint for what real leadership…

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    Genetta M. Adams






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    April 15, 2020
  • Livestream: Kobe and Gianna Bryant's Memorial at the Staples Center

    A month after Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died tragically in a helicopter crash, thousands of fans will get a chance to say goodbye at a memorial ceremony at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday. Hours before doors opened for the 1 p.m. ET memorial, fans started to gather outside the…

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    Genetta M. Adams






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    February 24, 2020
  • The Root’s Young Futurists 2020: Nominate the Leaders Who Are Ready to Change the World

    The 2020 election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential elections in American history, and frankly, many of us are stressed just thinking about choosing a new leader (and getting rid of the old one). But what if you had a chance to choose the leaders of tomorrow? We’re looking for the…

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    Genetta M. Adams






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    January 15, 2020
  • Do You Have What It Takes to Write for The Root?

    Do You Have What It Takes to Write for The Root?

    The Root is looking for freelance writers to cover nights and weekends. Do you fit the description? About the Role: We are looking for sharp writers with strong voices and keen eyes for great stories that speak to the intersection of blackness and culture, politics, entertainment, and sports, among other pertinent issues. We need you…

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    Genetta M. Adams






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    November 25, 2019
  • As Week 2 of Public Impeachment Hearings Begin, President Trump Says He’ll Consider Testifying in Writing…But Nobody Believes That Lie

    With round two of the public impeachment hearings set to begin this week, President Trump said in a Monday morning tweet that he would consider testifying—in writing—for the inquiry as to whether he abused his power when he witheld military aid to Ukraine unless they launched an investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden and…

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    Genetta M. Adams






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    November 18, 2019
  • Livestream: President Obama, Clintons to Offer Remembrances at Funeral for Rep. Elijah Cummings

    The funeral for Rep. Elijah Cummings takes place today after hundreds of mourners lined up for a Friday morning viewing at Cummings’ church of 40 years, New Psalmist Baptist Church. Luminaries like former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are expected to celebrate the life of…

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    Genetta M. Adams






    Published

    October 25, 2019
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