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.
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.
Tragedies and Vile Racism That Happened During Black History Month
From Malcolm X’s assassination to the N-word scandal at the BAFTA’s, here’s some of the many terrible Black History Month moments which impacted our community.
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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Billion-Dollar Legacy: Reginald F. Lewis’ Incredible Life Story Comes to Film
Reginald Lewis may not be well-known to today’s youth, and that’s a shame because his life and work is Black excellence personified.