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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Bernice King Calls On Black Church to Lead Ahead of MLK Day
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Bernice King has never shied away from her father’s legacy. Now, decades after MLK’s death, she’s calling on the Black Church to pick up the slack.
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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 Greatest Moments From 2016, The Last Year The World Made Sense
Before we jump into 2026, let’s revisit the best of 2016– before COVID, Trump and inflation took over.
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The Black Teen Civil Rights Trailblazer Whose Statue Just Took Over a D.C. Confederate General’s
Five years after a statue of a Confederate general was removed from the Capitol, a statue of one lesser known civil rights leader is finally being unveiled.
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Vince Staples’ Comment About How Black Folks Would’ve Dressed For Jan. 6 Insurrection is Deeper Than You Think
Vince Staples joked that Black folks simply look “better” during revolutions, and the Civil Rights Movement and Black Panther Party are prime examples of why he has a point.
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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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Inside MLK’s Childhood Home in Honor of the Civil Rights Icon’s 97th Birthday
We’re taking a look inside MLK’s childhood home to honor his birthday!