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Black Celebs We Lost in 2022 [UPDATED]

Here are more notable and beloved Black people we, unfortunately, lost in 2022.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

December 27, 2022
Black Excellence, Culture

tWitch and Other Black Celeb Deaths That Shook Us

These are the deaths of Black celebrities that nobody saw coming.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

December 19, 2022
Black Excellence, Culture

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.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

December 14, 2022
Black Excellence, Culture

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.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

December 9, 2022
Black Excellence, Culture

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.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

November 28, 2022
Black Excellence, Culture

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.

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

November 24, 2022
Black Excellence, Culture, The Evolution Of

The Evolution of Gabrielle Union

Here are the best moments and roles from the career of the always-entertaining actress/activist.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

November 17, 2022
Black Excellence, Culture

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.

By

Amira Castilla

Published

November 8, 2022
Black Excellence, Culture

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

By

Amira Castilla

Published

November 8, 2022
Black Excellence, Culture

This Black Hacker is Shaking Up the Tech Industry One Hackathon at a Time

STEM Day is here to highlight the young, Black pioneers in tech.

By

Amira Castilla

Published

November 8, 2022