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I Moved to Be Near My Man and We’ve Talked About Marriage, so Why Hasn’t He Proposed Yet?
I have been with my boyfriend for almost three years in a long-distance relationship. In January I moved to his city to be with him. We have talked about getting married in the future. But I’m super frustrated that almost six months into living together, he hasn’t proposed yet. I try not to bring it…
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#BlackGirlsMatter: How We’re Losing Our Daughters by Ignoring Their Pain …
“Ms. Tiffany, why don’t black girls matter?” It was an awkward question posed during one of the listening sessions I conduct for Black Girls Unscripted, a documentary in progress which aims to expose girls of color to positive self-imagery, educational resources, cultural exploration, mental wellness and leadership opportunities. It’s during these listening sessions that girls…
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Time to Nominate Your Choices for The Root 100 for 2015
Who are the exciting, innovative, creative, passionate young leaders in the African-American community who have caught your attention in the past year? In a few months, we will announce The Root 100 for 2015 and celebrate these 25- to 45-year-olds who are forging a new direction in social justice, politics, entertainment, business, the arts, science…
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The Cost of Keeping Depression a Secret
Harriette Cole is the author of the book of meditations 108 Stitches: Words We Live By and a contributing editor at The Root. Follow her on Twitter.
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77-Year-Old Md. Woman Who Began Sprinting Last Year Now Holds Record
At 77, Rose Green is still brushing off her cleats and maintaining her status as one of the fastest sprinters in her age group, My Fox DC reports. It’s a pretty impressive feat, not only because of her age but also because she took up the sport just last year and rose to the top of the…
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Fla. Man Tried as an Adult at 16 Set Free After 44 Years in Prison
Prince Johnson, a 60-year-old Miami man, was freed from prison Friday after serving 44 years for participating in a robbery that led to the killing of a woman in 1971, the Associated Press reports. Johnson was tried for murder as an adult and given a life sentence in 1971 when he was only 16 years…
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The Afropolitans: 10 African Artists and Entrepreneurs You Should Know
Young, creative and socially savvy artists and entrepreneurs who are African or of African descent are finding unique and innovative ways to express their worldview. They’re called Afropolitans, and they’re making major moves in several fields—from fashion to technology to film—and starting to get the recognition they deserve. Get familiar with these 10 creative movers…
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Being Black in Thailand: We’re Treated Better Than Africans, and Boy Do We Hate It
In all fairness, the Thai police officer was absolutely right for approaching the swing set and telling Stephanie Stew’s friend—a grown woman in her 30s—to get off the swing. Even though Jane (for anonymity, we changed her name) was swinging next to her young daughter, the swing set was intended for young children, and…
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Military Mom Surprises Son at Ala. Graduation
It was the best graduation present ever for a son who hadn’t seen his mom in many months. Petty Officer 2nd Class Vera Turner surprised her son, Steven Turner, Jr., at his high school graduation in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday. The 16-year Navy vet returned home after a nine-month deployment at Guatanamo Bay, Cuba, according to…
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Why Memorial Day Has Special Significance for African Americans
Memorial Day is a sacred occasion when we pay tribute to all the military men and women who have died in service to the United States. It is also an observance that owes its creation to blacks. This tradition began when newly freed slaves decorated the grave sites of Civil War soldiers as a way…
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