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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B Michael Has Dressed Beyoncé & Cicely Tyson & He Owes His Success To His Foremothers | My Family Story
The fashion designer and author of “Muse: Cicely Tyson and Me…”, remembers the confidence his grandmother instilled in him at a young age.
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Black History Facts That No One Wants You To Know
Did you know about there was a precursor to the NAACP called the Niagara movement? Here are the facts you need to know!
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Astronaut Leland Melvin Remembers The Spanking That Introduced Him To Physics | My Family Story
Melvin, who’s featured in Nat Geo’s ‘The Space Race’, credits his parents with his engineering and scientific prowess, long before his days in space.
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Murders of The Civil Rights Movement That We Must Not Forget
Yes, the FBI plotted to kill Fred Hampton. But there’s more.
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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.