The Tragic and Inspiring Story of WNBA Coach Dawn Staley
From losing both of her parents to suffering her own personal tragedies on and off the court, it’s time we get to know more about Staley. Here’s your reintroduction!
Everything You Need To Know About Fredi Washington, The Black Hollywood Star Who Refused To Pass As White
Here’s everything you need to know about Fredi Washington, the Black woman who refused to
Why Black People Dress up On Easter
While Easter is dedicated to serving the Lord, it’s also been a time for Black
The African Pope Behind Easter That You Never Heard of
African-born Pope Victor I (c. 189–199 AD) pushed for Easter to be celebrated on Sundays
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My Hip-Hop Story: Sway Calloway Felt Like a Superhero Living Through The Genre & Culture’s Early Years
The host of SiriusXM’s Sway in the Morning recalls hip-hop in the Bay Area, the early MCs and movies that shaped him in our Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series.
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Former WNBA Star Liz Cambage Denies Using Racial Slur In 2021, Says She Wants To Play for Nigeria
A physical and verbal exchange in 2021 led Cambage to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics.
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Who Ever Thought That Hip-Hop Would Take It This Far?
From the backyard to the Billboard charts, join The Root in revisiting 50 years of hip-hop history.
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Simone Biles Proves She’s Still the GOAT With U.S. Classic Win
‘Thank you for believing in me,’ the 4x Olympic gold medalist said.
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15 Times White Women’s Lies And Hysteria Hurt People Of Color
Carolyn Bryant Donham isn’t the only white woman whose lie put a Black life on the line.
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Wanna Get Paid to Play Cards? You Just Might Have Your Chance
Mattel is hiring, and the salary just might surprise you.
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Will Lupe Fiasco’s New Google AI Tool Help Hip-Hop?
The rapper and producer stated that AI can help boost creativity in rap music.