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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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If You're Young, Fabulous and Female and in the Philly Area, You Don't Want to Miss This!
Are you young, fabulous, female and in the Philadelphia area? Then come on out to join The Root at our event on Wednesday, Sept. 28. YFF: Philadelphia will be held at the African American Museum in Philadelphia from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be a fabulous girls’ night out of networking, intriguing panel discussion…
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Photos: Black Stars Strut Down the Red Carpet at the Primetime Emmy Awards
Before the trophies were handed out at tonight’s 68th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, black celebrities shined as they strutted down the red carpet. We got you covered with pictures of your favorite actresses and actors. And brace yourselves: Kerry Washington’s baby-bump is everything.
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Miss DC Wears Natural Hair at Pageant, Wins Swimsuit Competition
Cierra Jackson, the only competitor to wear natural hair in this year’s Miss America pageant, won the competition’s swimsuit segment but lost out on the crown in the annual competition. Regardless, Jackson has broken a barrier regarding long, flowing hair on Miss America competitors. The Spelman College graduate and author of CC the Military Kid!…
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Iman Shumpert Raps That He Will ‘Take a Knee’ During Anthem
Iman Shumpert, whom half the population knows from basketball, the other half as Teyana Taylor’s boo (as seen in the shower in that sexy “Fade” video), has released a rap record saying that he’s going to “take a knee for the anthem.” Shumpert, of the NBA championship-winning Cleveland Cavaliers, has a new track called “His Story”…
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The Root’s Young Futurists, Where Are They Now: Chance the Rapper
We. Love. Chance. Chancelor Bennett, also known as Chance the Rapper, is a 23-year-old who is soaring high within the music industry, even without a record deal. From his first mixtape, 10 Day, which was released in 2012, to his 2016 release, Coloring Book, the artist has defied the odds as a self-released superstar. The best…
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A Look Inside the National Museum of African American History and Culture
The day has finally come for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture to open. On Sept. 24, the doors to the museum will open to the public. A few of our staff members had the opportunity to visit the museum Thursday on its media day, and trust us, you will not be disappointed.…
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9 Artists Whose Breakout Albums Defined 1996: Where Are They Now?
From hip-hop releases like The Score and Ill Na Na to R&B albums like Ginuwine … the Bachelor and Dru Hill, 1996 definitely gave us some breakout hits from some of our favorite ’90s artists. By the time you’re finished reading this list, you’ll find out what these musicians have been up to lately—and have…
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