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‘Empathy Is What Drives Fiction’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Tastes The Sweetness of Water With Nathan Harris
The 29-year-old author’s debut novel was an instant New York Times bestseller and literary award contender, even winning endorsements from Oprah and Obama.
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Sephora’s Holiday Sets Are Back and Blacker; Here’s What We’re Gifting
The retailer’s commitment to the Fifteen Percent Pledge has extended to its gift offerings this holiday season, with Black-owned beauty sets in the mix.
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The 15 Percent Pledge Blessed Us With a Black-Owned Holiday Gift Guide; Here Are 15 We’d Love to Give (and Get)
The nonprofit started by Aurora James has been a game-changer for Black-owned brands and major retailers alike—its wish list urges us to shop 15 percent, too.
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What’s Worse: Having Someone’s Name Tatted on Your Face, or Having That Name Be ‘Larry’?
Singer-songwriter Summer Walker stunned fans with the debut as a face tattoo in tribute to her beau ‘Larry’—and as always, Black Twitter had jokes.
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The Big Reveal: AMAs Fashion Was Wild, Wacky and…What Was Up With Cardi’s Mask?
Host and winner Cardi B had an impressive series of outrageous outfits—including a custom mask and finger-inspired chandelier earrings by Schiaparelli.
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As King Richard Finally Hits Our Screens, All Hail Venus Williams for Blessing Us With This Throwback Look
The elder Williams sister understood the assignment at the film’s premiere, serving an update on the trademark beaded hairstyles she and Serena once wore.
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Essence Outdoes Itself With a Stunning Trio of Covers Featuring Lizzo, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Simone Biles
The November/December issue celebrates ‘Radical Self-Care’ with the three trailblazers as cover stars, as Hannah-Jones announces a new fellowship with The 19th.
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Astroworld Legal Woes Mount as Travis Scott, Drake, Apple and Live Nation Are Named in $2 Billion Lawsuit
The new lawsuit representing 282 concertgoers comes days after a $750 million lawsuit was filed on behalf of 125 other plaintiffs, naming the same parties.
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‘I Was Putting on Them Wigs and Switching It Up!’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! and Keke Palmer Sling Southern Belle Insults
The multihyphenate’s new Amazon Original Stories are based on her viral ‘Lady Miss Jacqueline’ TikToks and co-written with bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.
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What Is…a Million-Dollar Book Deal? Kenan Thompson Reportedly Has a ‘Humorous Memoir’ in the Works
The longest-running cast member of Saturday Night Live would be moving into new territory with his first book.
