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Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Leyna Bloom and Naomi Osaka on Sports Illustrated's 2021 Swimsuit Issues

The rapper is the first to cover the highly anticipated annual issue, while Bloom is the first trans woman to do so…

Maiysha Kai

7/19/21 11:30AM

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$55 Million Later, Naomi Osaka Becomes the World's Highest-Paid Woman in Sports for the 2nd Consecutive Year

If you thought a global pandemic would stop one of the greatest athletes of our time, you’re sadly mistaken.

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5/27/21 9:30AM

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The Funk Boutique: Turning a Corner in Supporting Black-Owned Brands in Fashion

Christopher John Rogers: King of Color, CFDA Award winner, 2021 The Glow Up 50 honoree and the designer Vice…

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5/25/21 8:30PM

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Yeezy Will Soon Fall Into the Gap; Retailer Teases Late June Drop Date

With everything else that’s occurred in the world of Kanye West since last June, it’d be understandable if you’d…

Maiysha Kai

5/25/21 1:00PM

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Harry Shares Details on Meghan's Mental Health Within 'The Firm'; Tells Oprah 'She Was Going to End Her Life'

Content warning: The following article discusses suicidal ideation.

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5/21/21 5:00PM

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In Spite of Awareness and Legislative Efforts, New Data Indicates the Black Maternal Health Crisis Isn't Improving

As we’ve reported numerous times over the past several years, giving birth in the United States remains a dangerous…

Maiysha Kai

5/21/21 4:30PM

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'They Could Say Whatever They Wanted': Michelle Obama's Secret Service Couldn't Protect Her From Racist 'Hecklers'

If you thought the onslaught of racist vitriol directed at former first lady Michelle Obama was difficult to read…

Maiysha Kai

5/21/21 3:30PM

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Beyoncé and Beyond: Tyler Mitchell Is Your New MasterClass Instructor

Fashion lovers and the Hive alike hit nirvana in 2018, as Tyler Mitchell became the first Black photographer to…

Maiysha Kai

5/20/21 9:10AM

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The Funk Boutique: New Curated Collabs for the Summer Season

Tracee Ellis Ross has got it goin’ on. The award-winning actress, CEO and all-around cultural icon is…

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5/18/21 4:00PM

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'If You Fail, It's Everybody's Failure': Bozoma Saint John Pens Op-Ed Calling Out the Double Standard Facing Black Women

To be young, gifted and Black is a decades-long mantra, thanks in large part to the legacies of Lorraine, Nina and Ar…

Maiysha Kai

5/18/21 3:30PM

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<i>Queer Spaces and Faces</i>: A New Media Collection Seeks to Make LGBTQIA+ Lives More Visible

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Queer Spaces and Faces: A New Media Collection Seeks to Make LGBTQIA+ Lives More Visible

On Monday, we celebrated the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, a day launched to…

Maiysha Kai

5/18/21 12:30PM

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Naomi Campbell Announces a 'Beautiful Little Blessing' as the Supermodel Starts Her Journey Into Motherhood

Naomi Campbell’s career has spanned over three decades and brought the supermodel, activist and philanthropist…

Maiysha Kai

5/18/21 10:30AM

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'This Is About Bodily Autonomy': Why the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Is More Important Than Ever

In recent years, it seems as if every other day marks a new holiday or day of recognition or remembrance, but May…

Maiysha Kai

5/17/21 4:50PM

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They Spilled the Royal Tea. Now, Palace Aides Reportedly Want Harry and Meghan to Drop Their Royal Titles

Harry and Meghan have made it clear that they can live—and thrive—outside of the British monarchy, becoming…

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5/17/21 12:53PM

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She's a Business, Man: New Study Confirms Black Women Are More Entrepreneurial Than Their White Counterparts

Here at The Glow Up, we’ve been clued in to Black women’s entrepreneurial prowess for a while now—it’s one of the…

Maiysha Kai

5/14/21 7:00PM

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Prince Harry Says Cycle of 'Genetic Pain and Suffering' in the Royal Family Compelled Him to Leave, Not Meghan

OK, we can all retire the term “Megxit” now—yes, us here at The Root, too—even in jest. Meghan Markle’s difficult…

Maiysha Kai

5/14/21 12:00PM

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If You're Still Holding Out for the Tubman $20, You Can Soon Make Change With Some Angelous

She’s been immortalized on a stamp (albeit amid some controversy), as a Barbie, as the subject of a Broadway-bound…

Maiysha Kai

5/13/21 7:00PM

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Kerby Jean-Raymond Will Be the First Black American Designer to Present During Paris Haute Couture

It has been nearly 48 years since designer Stephen Burrows brought Black American influence to France in the famed…

Maiysha Kai

5/13/21 10:29AM

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She's an Original: Yara Shahidi's Heritage Inspired Her First Adidas Originals Collection

“Y’all knew this was coming,” Yara Shahidi captioned a post on Instagram last week, as she grinned from ear-to-ear,…

Maiysha Kai

5/13/21 9:05AM

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With a Focus on Gender Equality and Inclusion, the Sussexes Partner With Procter & Gamble to Create 'More Compassionate Communities'

At this point, is there a major partnership the Duke and Duchess of Sussex haven’t inked since relocating to…

Maiysha Kai

5/12/21 8:00PM

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