15 Moments That Proved This Black History Month Was The Blackest—Ever
What Happened to the Careers of These Black Oscar Winners?
Bakari Sellers Reveals Advice He Received From His Famous Father Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Cleveland Sellers
Some Biggest Black History Moments at The Academy Awards
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The Black History of The White House, Explored
Former speechwriter to Vice President Kamala Harris explores the Black history of the White House for The Root.
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Kenya Moore: Abandoned At Birth To ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ | My Family Story
The Bravo star did not have an easy upbringing in Detroit. But one person stepped up to shower her with love and support.
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Obama Wasn’t The First Black President, According to Persistent Theories
Hear some historians tell it, several former presidents might’ve been hiding their race. It’s Presidents’ Day, so we wanted to explore the theories.
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15 Amazing LGBTQ People Whose Groundbreaking Lives Helped Shape Black History
Including writers, singers, dancers, activists, this list of Black LGBTQ icons will surprise and inspire.
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Greatest Black History Moments in Hollywood
In honor of the 2024 Oscars, let’s take a look back at the people and moments that shined the brightest.
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Reparations 101: Everything You Need To Know About The Fight For Reparations
The Root's ultimate guide to the centuries-long fight for reparations.
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In Rev Run’s Run-D.M.C. & Simmons Family Story, Queens, NY Is The Central Character | My Family Story
Born Joseph Simmons, the rapper owes his hometown for fond family memories and meeting Jam Master Jay and Darryl McDaniels.
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How a Mother-Daughter Duo Grew Their Fashion Line from LA Home Atelier to New York Fashion Week to the Aisles of Target Nationwide
In this Q&A with House of Aama co-founders, Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka tell stories of the African diaspora through style, now more accessible than ever.
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Meet the DC-Area Artist Who Quit Her 9-to-5 and Launched a Line at Target
In this Q&A with Justine Magnum Kirkman, the illustrator speaks on Winnie Weston, a featured line in the retailer’s 2024 Black History Month collection.
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7 Ways That Affirmative Action Ruling is Ruining Your Black Life
DEI Expert: The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling has impacted our lives in ways you’d never believe.