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The 2022 Root Glow Up Style Awards: Nominate Your Stylish Friend Now!
Help us identify and recognize the most stylish African American women in the U.S.
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Black Hairstyles From the ’90s That We Will Never Forget
Jada Pinkett-Smith, Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu and other Black celebrities rocked these iconic styles back in the day like no one else could.
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Black History Moments in Time
Learn more about the most significant events in Black history.
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Virgil Abloh, Luxury Streetwear King and Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton Menswear, Dies at 41
The designer privately battled a rare cancer for two years.
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The Root 100 – 2021’s Most Influential African Americans
The Root’s annual list of the most influential African Americans in the fields of arts, community, business, entertainment, media, politics, science and sports.
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‘Barbecue’ vs. ‘Cookout’: What Race Has to Do With It
Just in time for your July 4th gatherings, the debate about which one is better rages on
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The Root 100: It's Nomination Time for Our Annual List of Black Excellence
If the current debate over teaching American history and who gets credit for building this country is any indication, the celebration of Black excellence remains a vital and necessary endeavor. The Root 100—our annual list of the best African-American innovators, thought leaders and trailblazers ages 25 to 45—serves as a reminder that we have always…
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Livestream: What Does Palestine Mean for Black America?
If you’ve been concerned about the violent images and videos coming out of the Gaza Strip and the East Jerusalem neighborhood Sheikh Jarrah but don’t fully grasp why it’s happening, or if you’re wondering why Black Lives Matter recently came out in solidarity with the Palestinian people, please join the Dream Defenders and U.S. Campaign…
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The Root 100 – 2020’s Most Influential African Americans
Nikole Hannah-Jones Tops Our List of Most Influential African Americans in 2020.
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The Root Institute Is Coming This August and Stacey Abrams, Ava DuVernay, Lee Daniels, Tarana Burke and Ayanna Pressley Will Be There
Black people make things happen. We not only create the culture—we move the culture forward. We not only influence politics—we push for real change in our lives. Without justice, there truly is no peace, and we’re about enriching our minds and bodies as much as our communities. With this in mind, body and spirit, The…
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
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The 2022 Root Glow Up Style Awards: Nominate Your Stylish Friend Now!
Help us identify and recognize the most stylish African American women in the U.S.
-
Black Hairstyles From the ’90s That We Will Never Forget
Jada Pinkett-Smith, Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu and other Black celebrities rocked these iconic styles back in the day like no one else could.
-
Black History Moments in Time
Learn more about the most significant events in Black history.
-
Virgil Abloh, Luxury Streetwear King and Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton Menswear, Dies at 41
The designer privately battled a rare cancer for two years.
-
The Root 100 – 2021’s Most Influential African Americans
The Root’s annual list of the most influential African Americans in the fields of arts, community, business, entertainment, media, politics, science and sports.
-
The Root 100: It's Nomination Time for Our Annual List of Black Excellence
If the current debate over teaching American history and who gets credit for building this country is any indication, the celebration of Black excellence remains a vital and necessary endeavor. The Root 100—our annual list of the best African-American innovators, thought leaders and trailblazers ages 25 to 45—serves as a reminder that we have always…
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The Root 100 – 2020’s Most Influential African Americans
Nikole Hannah-Jones Tops Our List of Most Influential African Americans in 2020.
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The Root Institute Is Coming This August and Stacey Abrams, Ava DuVernay, Lee Daniels, Tarana Burke and Ayanna Pressley Will Be There
Black people make things happen. We not only create the culture—we move the culture forward. We not only influence politics—we push for real change in our lives. Without justice, there truly is no peace, and we’re about enriching our minds and bodies as much as our communities. With this in mind, body and spirit, The…
