New Report: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Have Miracle Brains
New study finds that “super-agers” have the memory capacity of people 30 years younger than them.
Tragedies and Vile Racism That Happened During Black History Month
From Malcolm X’s assassination to the N-word scandal at the BAFTA’s, here’s some of the
White Mega-Hit Songs You Didn’t Know Were Written By Black People
From old hits by Elvis Presley to new bops by Justin Bieber, Black writers have
Exclusive: Touré Roberts, More Black Leaders, Celebs Share Life-Changing Lessons
The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926.
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Angelina Jolie’s Daughter, Zahara, Will Attend Spelman College
Angelina Jolie and daughter Zahara attended a prospective student event for the HBCU, where they danced the electric slide.
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Deshaun Watson To Be Suspended Six Games
The Cleveland Browns QB and NFL Players Association urge the league not to appeal
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Mentorship Program Helps Women of Color Unlock Their Potential
Now in its third year, Unlock Her Potential helps prepare women of color to do big things in the entertainment industry
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Patrick Mahomes Calls Criticism of Black Quarterbacks “Weird”
“Every day, we’re proving that we should have been playing the whole time.”
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The New Jackie Robinson Museum Is Much More Than Just Baseball Memorabilia
The Jackie Robinson Museum is dedicated to showcasing not just the life of a historic sports figure, but that of a civil rights icon.
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Arizona Cardinals Delete Kyler Murray’s Homework Clause
But the team can’t escape the questions about race and trust of their QB that it brought up