New Study: DNA Testing Could Be the Key to Saving Black Women With Breast Cancer
Led by Dr. Sonya Reid, a Black physician, a new study shows how DNA-based tumor analysis can help close the survival gap for Black women with aggressive breast cancer.
Why the Internet is Obsessed With This Black Woman’s Disability-Friendly Recipes That Don’t Require Stoves, Knives or Standing
No standing. No cutting. No problem! Meet the Black content creator who creates disability-friendly recipes
As War in Iran Rages, How Much Higher Can Gas Prices Really Get?
Gasoline prices are up in every state since the Iran war begin and they’re expected
10 Years After Tulsa Police Killed Unarmed Black Man, His Family Is 1 Step Closer to Justice
Nearly 10 years have passed since Terence Crutcher was shot and killed by Tulsa police.
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What Inspired Serena Williams’ Famous On-Court Grunt?
The tennis great says she modeled her noises during play after a tennis legend.
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What Not To Bring To The Black BBQ, Virginia Woman Makes Big Money With Side Hustle, Black Woman Should Have Died But Didn’t— and More
A collection of The Root’s best posts of the week in culture
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Throwback Pics of Black Sorority-Fraternity Life Through the Decades
This Black History Month, we look back at some of our favorite throwback photos of members of the men and women of the Divine Nine.
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Houston Woman Sees Her Husband’s Registry For His Wedding …To Another Woman …On Facebook
“You can’t go around lying and misleading individuals at your self satisfaction,” the woman said
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Jayson Tatum’s Has the Biggest Salary in NBA History, But He Won’t Touch It Because His Mama Said Not To
The NBA champion just signed a historic salary contract, but he won’t be spending any of it and here’s why.
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Yes, AI Is Screwing Over Black Folks, But Here’s How We Can Game The System
From Kendrick’s AI-enhanced artistry to job applications, artificial intelligence Shapes Our Lives
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16 Dishes Not Allowed at Any Black Cookout This Summer
You know better than to show up with potato salad with raisins.
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You Can’t Have a Black Fourth of July Cookout Without These Things
Cards, drinks and of course, good music, are all part of the recipe to a great holiday get together