Oct 19
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Each year, The Root 100 list celebrates Black achievement by honoring the top pioneers, leaders, activists, and…
Sep 25
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It’s National Comic Book Day and what better way to celebrate than to get into these groundbreaking comics by Black…
Jul 22
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Deaf Americans are often left out of conversations about equality and justice. Police brutality, incarceration and…
Jun 3
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Every black family has to have “the talk” at some point. Lord knows the opportunity keeps presenting itself and most…
May 11
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As I write this, Trump is probably still rage tweeting about the first black president. We all wish Barack Obama…
May 4
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Meet Dave Fennoy, the man behind the voice of some of the most popular video game characters around. The…
Apr 23
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Ramadan begins this evening, and for many Muslims around the world, the holiday will look a lot different this year.
Mar 26
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Thasunda Brown Duckett is considered one of the most powerful women in banking. She is currently the CEO of Chase…
Mar 24
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When you think of the craft brewing industry or even beer consumption in general, you might picture a white man with…
Feb 26
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Ronald Mallett, a theoretical physicist and professor emeritus of physics at the University of Connecticut, claims…
Feb 24
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You ain’t got the answers, Sway! Trust and listen to black women.
Feb 18
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Why aren’t our children exposed to the crucial contributions made by African-Americans toward the independence and…
Jan 24
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Emmy award-winning Journalist Ed Gordon is still here. You might remember his groundbreaking interviews with Tupac…
Nov 27
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The Root’s video team, including host and producer Felice León, went on a mission to test the black cards of one of…
Nov 6
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 9 percent of all commercial aircraft pilots in the U.S. are women…
Aug 29 2019
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Erika Alexander will forever be a staple in black television and is still on top of her game. You may know her best…
Aug 15 2019
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The Black and Latino Archery Association (BLAA) is one of the few archery organizations geared toward promoting the…
Jul 18 2019
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One day after the Trump rally in Greenville, N.C., where he allowed his supporters to shout “send her back” in…
Jul 10 2019
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Season 3 of Snowfall premieres tonight, Wednesday, July 10 and The Root spoke with the lead actor Damson Idris, aka…
Jul 3 2019
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Marsai Martin must be protected at all costs. The youngest executive producer in Hollywood and Black-ish star is not…