Exclusive: Scott Evans, 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.
Amid Recent Deaths of Black Women, Expert Details How to Support a Friend in a Harmful Relationship
In the wake of a number of devastating tragedies, Dr. LaNail Plummer, a mental health
Why Black Women Face Higher Infertility Rates And What Real, Affordable Options Are Within Reach
This National Infertility Awareness Week, The Root spoke with an expert who broke down early
In This ‘Red Pill Era,’ One Black Man Is Becoming the Positive Role Model Every Young Boy Needs
In an era where many young men are influenced by the red pill content they
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40 Black History Sites in America Receive $3 million in Preservation Grant Money
The money comes from the African-American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, which was founded in 2017.
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WNBA Star Liz Cambage Withdraws From Tokyo Olympics to Focus on Mental Health
The Las Vegas Aces player is a 2021 WNBA All-Star.
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Simone Biles’ Ankle Won’t Let Her Be Great, Nursing Injury Heading Into Tokyo Olympics
The gymnastic superhero is praying her ankle holds up heading into the 2021 games.
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Simone Biles 'Is the Sport' of Gymnastics and Is Breaking Boundaries—Which Places a 'Target' on Her Back
‘They devalue skills. It is what it is,’ Biles says in the latest episode of ‘Simone vs. Herself.’