Why Black Women Are More Affected by Postpartum Depression, But Less Likely to Receive Help
Black mothers are disproportionately affected by postpartum depression, but often go without proper diagnosis or care. During Black Maternal Health Week, we highlight the urgent gaps in maternal mental health support.
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
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
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
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Meet the Company Investing $300 Million in Diverse-Led Businesses
Around 1% of VC funding goes to Black founders in America*; one financial firm wants to change that.
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Much Like Biz Markie, Showtime’s All Up in the Biz Is Larger Than Life
The Sacha Jenkins-directed documentary proves once and for all that ‘Nobody Beats the Biz.’
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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.