Black Excellence
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These Male Rappers Know How To Dress
Fashion is a key part of hip-hop, so who’s really holds the crown as the most stylish rapper right now?
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Why Solange’s ‘A Seat at the Table’ Hits Even Better After Nine Years
From the very first note, Solange’s “A Seat at the Table” felt like it was made for us.
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Financial Expert Explains Why Every Black Kid Doesn’t Need to Go to College to Find Success
Skipping college may sound controversial, but business expert Loren R. Douglass explains how Black excellence and economic empowerment can be achieved outside traditional norms.
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These Young Black Geniuses are Game-Changers in Business, Tech, and More
We highlight these remarkable young Black innovators, showcasing just a glimpse of their extraordinary work and artistic abilities—from STEM and entrepreneurship to activism and the arts.
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The Amazing Story of ‘Finding Your Roots’ Host Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Ahead of the annual Root 100 awards, we’re taking a look at the life of The Root’s founder, Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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All About the Badass Black Woman Standing Up Against Trump and His War on Chicago
Chicago Teachers Union leader Stacy Davis Gates defends public schools and Black families against Trump’s attacks.
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Historic Black Facts Behind The Controversial Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs Collection
Not everyone’s feeling the “Black Hamptons” aesthetic — but the clapbacks came quickly.
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More than 300k Black Women Have Lost Jobs, But Financial Help Is Here…Read On
“We don’t need likes, comments, and reposts, we need action,” Butterfield told The Root.
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As DEI Gets Defunded, This Black Founder Doubles Down At Cannes Lions
“You can’t be afraid to do the work — you just have to keep moving forward with it,” the founder urged.
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This 21-Year-Old Metro Atlanta Black Man Went Viral For Turning Plastic Into Fuel, Here’s How it Works
EXCLUSIVE: “There will be no such thing as plastic waste — only untapped energy,” Said Julian Brown. Okay…you have our attention!