Heartbreaking Story of Hattie McDaniel, The First Black Oscar Winner
Why Black Folks Are Always Expected to Extend Grace When No One Else Will
How the Barbz Are Responding to Nicki Minaj Going Full MAGA
Mississippi Black Woman Desegregated High School—Then Faced Terror and Isolation
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‘I’m not a hero” Says Man who Stopped Colorado Club Shooter [Update]
The gunman carried a semiautomatic weapon and a handgun.
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Jaylen Brown Speaks on Seemingly Showing Support for Black Hebrew Israelites [UPDATED]
The Boston Celtics guard confused his support of Omega Psi phi Fraternity with the Black Hebrew Israelites.
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Celebs We’d Invite to Thanksgiving Dinner
Guess who’s coming to dinner? The Root Staff share the celebs we’d add to the guest list —and why.
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Chef Kardea Brown’s Thanksgiving Tradition & Her Secret To A Juicy Turkey
The Food Network star shares her tips, tricks, and traditions for a yummy and stress-free holiday.
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Wendell Pierce Channels His Late Mother For His Thanksgiving Tradition
Here’s what you might find on actor Wendell Pierce’s (Jack Ryan, Suits, The Wire) Thanksgiving table this year.
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Black Action Figure Pioneer Sees A Shift on The Horizon in The Toy Industry
Mattel plans to roll out a fully updated line of Eason’s multicultural action figures in 2023.
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Black Pregnant Moms Have Reasons to Worry About RSV, But Pfizer Wants to Help
If it’s approved, it could be the first maternal vaccine available to help prevent the respiratory illness in infants.
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A Very Fictional Convo Between Aaron Judge and New York Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner
As the AL MVP and home run king negotiates a new contract, he finds out the team’s owner might have done a very bad thing.
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Misty Copeland Says Motherhood Could Have Stalled Her Career
In an interview with Graham Bensigner, the ballerina opens up about the sacrifices she’s made to develop as a dancer