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Who’s Who in the Nov. 4 Election
This year a record number of black Americans are running for office. In total, across congressional and statewide elections, more than 100 black politicians are seeking office. There are 83 black Republicans and Democrats vying for positions in the House. Among them is Utah’s Mia Love, who would become the first black Republican woman elected…
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Ta-Nehisi Coates on White Supremacy and a Life of Struggle
This year we selected writer Ta-Nehisi Coates as the top honoree on The Root 100, our annual list of influential and high-achieving African Americans. It was June when The Atlantic published his widely read and highly acclaimed cover article, “The Case for Reparations,” which “lays bare a compelling argument for the pecuniary redress of Africans brought…
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Finding Her Roots: Valerie Jarrett’s Family Made Some Fascinating Contributions to American History
If you missed Tuesday night’s installment of PBS’ Finding Your Roots—hosted by The Root’s editor-in-chief, Henry Louis Gates Jr.—it’s worth checking your local listings for a replay. This latest episode focused on “three enslaved families with three unique histories,” including the family histories of Yale-educated actress Angela Bassett, of Malcolm X and What’s Love Got…
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Divorce: How to Keep the Lawyers From Getting All Your Money
There is no denying the emotional and financial toll that divorce can take on a family. But once the decision has been made to end a marriage, there are steps that can be taken to prevent the destructive toll on each spouse’s financial future. In this Wednesday’s episode of The Root Live: Bring It to…
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Poll: Do You Uber?
So, we noticed that Uber‘s home page features a picture of a black woman getting out of a cab. Which means, presumably, we can catch a ride with Uber, too, right? Not so quietly, the on-demand, taxi-service smartphone app that has upgraded so many folks’ crosstown commutes is being hailed as a game changer for black folks who are tired…
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Angela Bassett Traces Roots Back to Slavery
Three well-known African Americans will have their family histories explored on this week’s episode of Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates Jr. According to PBS, “Angela Bassett, Valerie Jarrett and Nas’ roots run back into the heart of slavery, revealing there is no single narrative and challenging our preconceptions of an era that has…
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Here Are 5 Funny Promos for Dear White People, Which Opens in Theaters Nationwide Today
First Justin Simien’s new film, Dear White People, made the film festival rounds. Then it won big at Sundance. And if you happen to live in New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. or Atlanta, you got a chance to see the film last week in theaters. Now, finally, the film is screening nationwide—it opens around…
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How Does It Work Being a Stay-at-Home Dad?
In a growing number of families, Mom is the breadwinner and Dad stays at home to take care of the kids. But how does that setup work for the family finances, for the marital relationship and for the mom who might be feeling left out of her children’s lives? In episode 6 of The Root…
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Ben Jealous and Actress Khandi Alexander Find Their Roots
On Tuesday’s episode of the PBS series Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Benjamin Jealous, former president of the NAACP, learns how his great-grandfather Peter G. Morgan, a free black man, was forced to purchase his own wife and family in order to keep them safe. Scandal actress Khandi Alexander never knew her…
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Making Retirement Work, Even After Job Loss
You have spent 25 years in a satisfying job, raised a family and put your kids through college, and suddenly your employer says, “That’s it, we don’t need you anymore.” But you’re still young and have lots of living left to do. What are you supposed to do now? You can start by watching The…
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