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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Black Billionaires Revealed, A 6-year-old Genius Is Recognized, Deadly Diddy Event Remembered and More News On The Culture
A collection of the Root’s best posts of the week on The Culture
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Even More Superstitions Black People Have Passed Down From Generations
A look at the beliefs Black folks have had about eclipses and other events in nature.
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Black Woman Goes Viral For Alarming Outburst On Spirit Airlines Flight
The footage is from an incident that happened on March 23.
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Black Man Receives First Successful Kidney Transplant … From This Animal
After living with end-stage kidney disease, Rick Slayman just received a groundbreaking transplant
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Remember When Diddy Hosted an Event that Ended in Nine Deaths?
The 1991 Harlem stampede is getting new shine in light of Diddy’s recent legal troubles.
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Guess Who Showed Up to Duchess Meghan and Harry’s Black Art Celebration?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hosted an evening in support of The Kinsey African American Art and History Collection
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LeBron, Oprah, Rihanna and Other Black Billionaires on Forbes List of Super Rich Celebs
LeBron James, Rihanna, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan and Jay-Z top Forbes list of celebrity billionaires.