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13 Disturbing Truths About Black Maternal Health They Don’t Want You to See

13 Disturbing Truths About Black Maternal Health They Don’t Want You to See

Before Black Maternal Health Week begins Saturday, we’re discussing 13 alarming truths no one should ignore, & the policy gaps still failing Black moms.
Why Parents of the 'Black-ish' Generation Are Choosing HBCUs Now

Why Parents of the ‘Black-ish’ Generation Are Choosing HBCUs Now

As more parents rethink what college readiness looks like, historically Black colleges and universities are
Everything You Need to Know About Jackie Young, The WNBA’s First Million-Dollar Player

Everything You Need to Know About Jackie Young, The WNBA’s First Million-Dollar Player

The Las Vegas Aces guard made history as the league’s first seven-figure player.
Meet the Black Women Responsible for Launching Artemis II

Meet the Black Women Responsible for Launching Artemis II

Black women have played “hidden” roles at NASA since the 1940s. Now, their work is
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    Detroit Journalist Stephen Henderson Traces Firing to 2 Encounters

    Detroit Free Press Veteran Weighs Legal Action Skipper Quits at ESPN, Citing Substance Abuse Parrish to Leave as Arizona Republic President PBS Fires Back at Tavis Smiley’s Denials Stephen Henderson, fired Friday as columnist and editorial page editor at the Detroit Free Press, told radio listeners Monday that his dismissal stemmed from “social situations outside…

  • Watch: The BEST Responses To That "I'm Not Racist" Video

    According to Joyner Lucas, there are two sides to every story. In his breakout song, “I’m Not Racist,” the rapper attempts to start a discussion on how we approach racial differences, assisted by actors who portray the white and black characters who each own half of this two-verse track.But the black character in his viral…

  • Watch: Cornel West on Neoliberalism, Bernie Sanders and Why Donald Trump Is a ‘Gangsta’

    The Root spent an hour speaking to Cornel West on Dec. 8 on a wide range of issues, including former President Barack Obama, Sen. Bernie Sanders, neoliberalism, President Donald Trump and, of course, Ta-Nehisi Coates. Watch an edited version of our conversation above.

  • Save Your Relationship: Go Downtown

    Would you believe that as we near the end of the year 2017, there are still men out there who have not mastered the art of cunnilingus? It’s true, my sisters—I have met them. I shit you not. And it is the most frustrating thing ever. Yes, there is a right way and a wrong…

  • Watch: Kwanzaa Is Like Christmas, Just 7 Times Blacker

    This video originally appeared on Dec. 19, 2017. Have you ever looked at your kids and thought their little narrow behinds could show more appreciation for the countless Jordans and Apple products you buy them for Christmas? Have you been looking for seven ways to be a better person as you usher in the new…

  • Single Means Alone, Not Lonely

    On Friday morning, Ann Coulter sent out a tweet about single people living empty, quiet lives of desperation and dying alone. Without looking for more context, I responded and said that as a single person, I lead a very fulfilling life. Of course, people were quick to jump in my mentions and correct me on…

  • Watch: Cornel West Gets Real About His Beef With Ta-Nehisi Coates and Barack Obama: ‘We Got to Keep Standards Up’

    As a result of Cornel West’s public criticism of Ta-Nehisi Coates in the New York Times last month, we at The Root asked the good doctor over to our studios to have a word (this being Cornel West, many words) with me and senior reporter Terrell J. Starr. West is releasing the 25th-anniversary edition of…

  • Watch: Cornel West Answers the Question, ‘Did Obama Let Us Down?’

    Did President Barack Obama let us down? When Cornel West stopped by for an exclusive interview with The Root, we presented him with three questions that reflect the current state of the national political landscape. Watch his responses above. In a video coming in January, The Root’s Angela Helm and Terrell Jermaine Starr will delve into…

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    Detroit Free Press’ Stephen Henderson Out After Harassment Investigation

    Pulitzer Prize Winner Says He Is ‘Stunned’ Nonblack Press Corps Didn’t See Blacks Coming Net Neutrality Fight Not Over, Despite FCC Vote Sulzberger Diversity Pledges Not Always Realized Many Trump Aides ‘Never Worked with Minorities’ Walmart, Book Distributor Now Wary of Smiley ONA Forms Network of Newsrooms Aiding Diversity Mich. Projects Funded for ‘Journalism Engagement’…

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    Tavis Smiley Show Suspended Over Sexual Allegations

    Conduct ‘Inconsistent’ With PBS Values, Standards . . . Smiley Replies: ‘I, for One, Intend to Fight Back’ Omarosa Fired, Escorted from the White House Omarosa Says She Has ‘Quite a Story to Tell’ Media Caught by Hoax on D.C. Team Name Change Record Number of Journalists Imprisoned for Work “PBS has suspended late-night talk…