Why Black Women Are More Affected by Postpartum Depression, But Less Likely to Receive Help
Everything You Need To Know About Fredi Washington, The Black Hollywood Star Who Refused To Pass As White
13 Disturbing Truths About Black Maternal Health They Don’t Want You to See
Why Parents of the ‘Black-ish’ Generation Are Choosing HBCUs Now
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Everything You Want to Know About The History of Juneteenth
The Root explains how this Texan-based celebration came to be our 12th federal holiday.
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Small Town Horror Story: The Woman Who Came Back From The Dead
30-year-old Essie Dunbar had fallen from an epileptic seizure and pronounced dead… except she wasn’t.
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A Brief History Of How Liberia Became The First African Republic
Liberian musician Abraham P. “Detrench” Kallon gives a brief history of the country’s establishment in honor of Black unity and Juneteenth.
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Kickstarter’s First Black CEO Shares His Unconventional Path to Success
Everette Taylor says empathy and willingness to take risks have made him a successful CEO.
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Gabrielle Union & The Cast of The Perfect Find Define Black Love
The Root hit the red carpet premiere of Netflix’s new romantic comedy to talk to its stars about what love looks like to them.
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John Lewis’ Postal Stamp Is Finally Unveiled
The congressman and civil rights icon died in 2020.
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2023 NBA Draft: Top Prospect Victor Wembanyama Isn’t Scared of the Hype
The 19-year-old French star is the most anticipated NBA prospect since LeBron James.
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Black Gen-Zers, You’re Driving Your Boss Nuts
Howard Professor Yanick Rice Lamb talked to managers from coast to coast and has some stuff your boss wants you to know