Black Excellence
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The Evolution of Megan Thee Stallion
From Houston hottie to mainstream superstar, we take a look back at Megan Thee Stallion’s career.
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Black Celebs We Lost in 2022 [UPDATED]
Here are more notable and beloved Black people we, unfortunately, lost in 2022.
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tWitch and Other Black Celeb Deaths That Shook Us
These are the deaths of Black celebrities that nobody saw coming.
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First Black Miss Universe Ireland Wants to Open Doors For More Women of Color in STEM
"I intentionally do make the effort to show up [as] myself in these spaces where we’re not often seen at all,” said Fig O'Reilly.
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Actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste Has Two Books Worth Gifting This Holiday
The Killing Eve star's new books aim to inspire Black kids to dream and thrive with confidence.
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A Man Attacked for his Black Santa Display Decides to Become a Black Santa Himself
Now THIS is the Christmas clapback we needed to see.
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A Look Inside The 2022 National Portrait Gala
The Root was invited to attend this year's gala and celebrities weren't shy about showing their love for us.
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The Evolution of Gabrielle Union
Here are the best moments and roles from the career of the always-entertaining actress/activist.
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The Creator of the App, Black, is Bringing Mental Health to Black News
STEM Day is highlighting the movers and shakers in the tech world.
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20 Black People in Tech You Should Know [Update]
Today is STEM day, so we at The Root wanted to celebrate Black people in tech you need to know