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When the Bridge in MD is Rebuilt, Rename it Because Francis Scott Key Was a Slave Owner
Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star Bangled Banner,” but he was also a slave holder
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Dr. Henry Louis Gates On Finding The Roots of ‘Gospel’ In His New PBS Docuseries
The latest series from the creator of ‘Finding Your Roots’, explores the fascinating evolution of gospel music.
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Diagnosed With Depression, This Black, LGBT Woman Finds Peace In the ‘Walking Dead’ Series
‘Certain things I’ve gone through, from losing my brother twelve years ago to gang violence, to not being able to trust people, have traumatized me.’
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Rihanna, Oprah, Jay-Z and the Billionaire Nigerians: Stories on How Black Billionaires Built Their Fortune
This roundup is part of our Start. Build. Grow. series, a celebration of Black business. Today, we give you the low down on the world’s richest Black Americans
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. On Finding White People’s Surprising Black Roots
The host of ‘Finding Your Roots’ on PBS shares a new bit of info on Joe Manganiello’s Black ancestry.
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The Black History of The White House, Explored
Former speechwriter to Vice President Kamala Harris explores the Black history of the White House for The Root.
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Fani Willis and Nathan Wade Violated a Black-American Rule
What a sad, mess: Black People everywhere shook their heads as they watched the two Black attorneys take us back years.
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7 Ways That Affirmative Action Ruling is Ruining Your Black Life
DEI Expert: The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling has impacted our lives in ways you’d never believe.
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Tracy Chapman’s Makeup Artist Spills the Tea on How She gave the Icon’s Skin that Glow during the Grammys
Tracy Chapman’s Makeup artist tells the Root how she created the lit-from-within complexion in just three steps using black, female-owned beauty brands.
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While Mariah Carey Was Honored at Pre-Grammy Event, Her Daughter Monroe is The Big Hit on Tiktok
It’s been two decades since Mariah Carey has won a Grammy, but her daughter Monroe is showing off her singing chops, earning praise from across the internet.
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
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Dr. Henry Louis Gates On Finding The Roots of ‘Gospel’ In His New PBS Docuseries
The latest series from the creator of ‘Finding Your Roots’, explores the fascinating evolution of gospel music.
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Diagnosed With Depression, This Black, LGBT Woman Finds Peace In the ‘Walking Dead’ Series
‘Certain things I’ve gone through, from losing my brother twelve years ago to gang violence, to not being able to trust people, have traumatized me.’
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Rihanna, Oprah, Jay-Z and the Billionaire Nigerians: Stories on How Black Billionaires Built Their Fortune
This roundup is part of our Start. Build. Grow. series, a celebration of Black business. Today, we give you the low down on the world’s richest Black Americans
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. On Finding White People’s Surprising Black Roots
The host of ‘Finding Your Roots’ on PBS shares a new bit of info on Joe Manganiello’s Black ancestry.
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Fani Willis and Nathan Wade Violated a Black-American Rule
What a sad, mess: Black People everywhere shook their heads as they watched the two Black attorneys take us back years.
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Tracy Chapman’s Makeup Artist Spills the Tea on How She gave the Icon’s Skin that Glow during the Grammys
Tracy Chapman’s Makeup artist tells the Root how she created the lit-from-within complexion in just three steps using black, female-owned beauty brands.
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While Mariah Carey Was Honored at Pre-Grammy Event, Her Daughter Monroe is The Big Hit on Tiktok
It’s been two decades since Mariah Carey has won a Grammy, but her daughter Monroe is showing off her singing chops, earning praise from across the internet.
