Black Excellence
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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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All You Need To Know About Winnie Mandela’s Extraordinary and Turbulent Life
In honor of women’s history month, we’re telling you all about the life of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the Mother of South Africa’s Nation.
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How Black America Refused to Be Dimmed in 2025 and Why We’ll Be Even Better in 2026
The charge for Black people in 2026 is to continue developing the enduring legacy of brilliance.
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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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Best Red Carpet Looks of the 2026 NAACP Image Awards
A closer look at the fashion and significance of the 57th annual ceremony featuring Salt-N-Pepa, Colman Domingo, and more.
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Rihanna’s ‘Anti’ Turns 10, Here’s Everything You Never Knew About Her Last Album!
On the 10th anniversary of “Anti,” we’re looking at little known facts and the meaning behind Rihanna’s last album.
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Who Is Ronn Easton, the Viral Fur Coat-Wearing, Black Vietnam Vet Protesting ICE in Minnesota?
Ronn Easton is going viral for showing up to anti-ICE protests in Minnesota dressed in a fur coat… But his personal story is far more compelling.