Black Excellence
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He Became a TikTok Joke —But Maybe It’s Time to Stop Laughing Because His Story is Better Than You Can Imagine
Michael Seals– once a professional boxer– is taking the internet by storm, but how well do you know him?
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Inside the Life and Legacy of Jesse Jackson
As we continue to mourn Jesse Jackson, here’s everything you need to know about his personal life and impressive political career.
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You’ll Never Guess What J. Cole’s Net Worth Really Is?
After J. Cole dropped what’s expected to be his last studio album, we’re looking at the insane net worth he’s gained over the years.
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BHM 2026: Why Gen Z Should Watch These Classic Black Shows This Black History Month
From “The Jeffersons” to “All That,” here are 13 Black TV shows that Gen Z and millennials should absolutely watch this Black History Month.
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The Movie Costume Designs That Landed Ruth E. Carter Her Record Oscar Nominations!
Ruth E. Carter just became the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history. Here are the films that helped her get there.
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‘High School Musical’s’ Black Stars, 20 Years Later
Twenty years after the premiere, we’re looking at the lives and careers of three of the most memorable– and Black– stars from “High School Musical.”
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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.