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Watch: Cory Hardrict on Fulfilling Your Destiny
Over a decade ago, Cory Hardrict got on an airplane to Los Angeles with $75 and a dream. The Chicago native moved to the West Coast, an unfamiliar place, knowing that he wanted to act. “Life is about risks,” said Hardrict. The actor continued, “You can take a great risk and get a great reward, or you…
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Trump DC Hotel Vandalized With Black Lives Matter Graffiti
The brand-spanking-new Trump hotel in Washington, D.C., just got a paint job courtesy of those who believe that black lives matter. The words “Black Lives Matter” and “No Justice No Peace” were spray-painted at one of the entrances of the Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C. Workers at the hotel covered up the messages with pieces…
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Cedric the Entertainer Leads Protest March Through Hollywood
Cedric the Entertainer and actor Kendrick Sampson, who plays the cute but devious Caleb Hapstall on How to Get Away With Murder, led a march of hundreds of men, women and children down Sunset Boulevard on Wednesday to protest the shooting deaths of black people by police. “We must get involved,” said Cedric, who said…
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Flying While Black? RHOA’s Kandi Burruss Says She and Hubby Kicked Off Flight for No Reason
Editor’s note: This article contains a social media post that some may find offensive. Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss is urging folks not to fly Hawaiian Airlines after she claims she and her husband, Todd Tucker, were kicked off a flight for no legitimate reason. The singer-songwriter and reality-TV star took to Instagram yesterday to…
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The Root Hosts Young, Fabulous and Female in Philly
Wednesday night was The Root’s Young, Fabulous and Female event, this time held at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, and we had a blast! An ambience of Black Girl Magic filled the room as our guests arrived. While enjoying delicious treats from our incredible caterer, David K. Simms of Eatible Delights Catering, women were…
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The Cast of Moesha: Where Are They Now?
It’s been two decades since young black girls of the ’90s were introduced to Moesha Mitchell and her South Los Angeles crew: Kim, Niecy and Hakeem. Since the show’s debut in January 1996, many of the actors have stayed out of the limelight. But several of them have given us a peek into their lives…
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Beyoncé Tops The Root 100 List of Black Influencers
An athlete who took a stand by sitting out the national anthem. A woman thrust into the spotlight after capturing the horrific aftermath of her fiance’s shooting death by police. A singer whose artistry and activism launched a thousand think pieces and set the internet ablaze, as everyone took to social media to debate and…
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Here's a Look at All the NFL Players Who Protested Sunday
Colin Kapernick’s movement to protest police violence against unarmed men, women and children is spreading. Below is a look at the players who protested Sunday: Five players for the San Francisco 49ers also raised their right fists during the ceremony: Antoine Bethea, Rashard Robinson, Jaquiski Tartt, Keith Reaser and Mike Davis.
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The Root’s Young Futurists, Where Are They Now: Keke Palmer
Actress and singer Lauren Keyana Palmer—better known as Keke Palmer—has quite the résumé. And the 23-year-old continues to work on her craft. Palmer was a member of the cast of Grease: Live, which aired on Fox in January. She went on to release her reflective album, Waited to Exhale, in June 2016. And Palmer is due to release…
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The Root’s Young Futurists Are Doing Big Things: Where Are They Now?
For the past five years, The Root has recognized young talent across the nation. These “Young Futurists” make big strides and contributions to science, business, arts and culture, social justice, and the environment—all between the ages of 15 and 22. The honorees from our 2014 and 2015 classes have been very busy. Take a look…
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