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Inside the Explosive Delineation Debate Picking Apart Black Folk's Identity, History, and Who 'Belongs'

Inside the Explosive Delineation Debate Picking Apart Black Folk’s Identity, History, and Who ‘Belongs’

From ancestry and reparations to defining identity, the delineation movement is sparking conversations, and controversy, across Black America.

<i>The Root's</i> Ultimate Guide to Holiday Dos and Don'ts!

The Root’s Ultimate Guide to Holiday Dos and Don’ts!

Don’t make a holiday party mistake you’ll live to regret. Check out our list of

Fred Hampton, left, head of the Illinois Black Panthers, and Dr. Benjamin Spock, right, attend a rally against the trial of eight people accused of conspiracy to start a riot at the Democratic National Convention. The rally was held outside the Federal Building in Chicago on Oct. 29, 1969. Photo: Getty Images Don Casper/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service

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Forget What JD Vance Said — Here are 13 Times White Folks Never Apologized For Bad Behavior

Despite JD Vance’s claim that white folks no longer “have to apologize for being white

NFL Might Tax Steelers’ DK Metcalf's This Eye-Watering Sum For His Sideline Move

NFL Might Tax Steelers’ DK Metcalf’s This Eye-Watering Sum For His Sideline Move

Pittsburgh Steelers player DK Metcalf is looking at getting seriously taxed in the pocketbook for

Culture, Sports

Texas Congressman Working With State Department to Get Brittney Griner Released from Russia

Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) is working with the State Department to get the WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist released.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

March 11, 2022
Culture, Sports

Preliminary Hearing Postponed in DUI Case of Ex-Raider Henry Ruggs III

Ruggs’ attorney asked the judge for more time to examine evidence in crash

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

March 11, 2022
Culture, Philanthropy

ABC’s Abbott Elementary Teams Up With Scholastic to Sponsor Free Book Fairs at Underfunded Schools

‘Ultimately, I believe public schools should be better funded/ supplied,’ show creator Quinta Brunson said online.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

March 10, 2022
Culture, Media

Black Influencers Take Notice: Instagram Introduces Special Tag For Content Creators

Two Black Instagram employees set out to rectify the racial wealth gap amongst influencers by introducing special tags for content creators.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

March 9, 2022
Culture, Food

The First National Exhibition Around Black Food History and Culture Gets Cookin’ in Harlem

Located inside the Museum of Food and Drink, this long-overdue exhibition is the first of its kind—but hopefully not the last.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

March 9, 2022
Culture, Sports

Six Things That Will Definitely Happen Before Antonio Brown Buys an NFL Team

AB is convinced he and Donda Sports will own the Broncos. The hell they will.

By

Keith Reed

Published

March 9, 2022
Culture, History

Exclusive: Tyrone Brooks, MLK’s Aide, Discusses Critical Race Theory and the Future of Activism Ahead of New Documentary

Tyrone Brooks discussed being mentored by Dr. King and encouraged our present day activists to keep fighting.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

March 9, 2022
Culture

New Podcast “Setting The Table,” Gives a History Lesson on Black Cuisine

Setting the Table explores the contributions African Americans have made to food culture

By

Angela Johnson

Published

March 9, 2022
Culture, Sports

Denver Broncos Steal Headlines and Trade for Russell Wilson

Ciara and Russell, the nine-time Pro Bowl and one-time Super Bowl champion, are headed to the Mile-High City

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

March 8, 2022
Culture, Sports

Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Calvin Ridley Suspended For NFL 2022 Season for Betting on Games

During a five-day stretch in 2021, Ridley bet on multiple NFL games while he was sitting out for mental health purposes

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

March 8, 2022