Exclusive: Wunmi Mosaku, More Black Leaders, Celebs Share Life-Changing Lessons
The Most Positive Events That Happened During Black History Month
Tragedies and Vile Racism That Happened During Black History Month
White Mega-Hit Songs You Didn’t Know Were Written By Black People
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Exclusive: Wunmi Mosaku, More Black Leaders, Celebs Share Life-Changing Lessons
The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous occasion, 100 Black thought leaders and creators share their collective wisdom and insight for the culture in this ongoing series.
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Heartbreaking Story of Hattie McDaniel, The First Black Oscar Winner
With the Oscars approaching, we must remember Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Academy Award winner, who was nonetheless disrespected by Hollywood.
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Inside Frederick Douglass’ Final Home in DC
Take a peek inside the home of one of the greatest African American men in history, Frederick Douglass.
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The Story of 10 Black Models Becoming Legends at the Battle of Versailles Fashion Show in the 1970s
In November 1973, 10 Black models helped put American fashion on the map in an epic runway face-off with well-known French designers. In honor of the start of New York Fashion Week, here’s their story!
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After Bernice King Chimes in, Shaboozey Finally Breaks Silence on ‘Immigrants Built America’ Controversy
After Shaboozey’s Grammy speech caused a stir online about Black Americans and immigrants, Dr. Bernice King has responded.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr. and Other Black Celebs We Lost In 2025
We are recognizing the Black celebs who left us in 2025.
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The Most Positive Events That Happened During Black History Month
Here’s a list of postive things that have happened since Black History Month was founded in 1926.
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7 Times Black Folks Almost Became U.S. President
Jesse Jackson, Charlene Mitchell and other Black Americans who ran for president.
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White Mega-Hit Songs You Didn’t Know Were Written By Black People
From old hits by Elvis Presley to new bops by Justin Bieber, Black writers have penned more than a handful of mainstream hit songs. Let’s take a look!
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On the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month, We’ve Come So Far — Yet Still Have So Far to Go
OPINION: When Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week in 1926, he likely wouldn’t have imagined we’d still be celebrating his legacy a century later.