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28 Days of Black Joy: The Ties That Still Bind Us Together
I’m a Black woman who was born and raised in Jamaica, an island in the Caribbean you might have heard of (whether for its music or its food or its incredibly fast track stars). Being Jamaican can almost seem synonymous with being Black, since over 90 percent of the population is of African descent (I…
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'Courtside Karen' Is Sorry, Y'all
Be careful what you wish for. In the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, prior to the NBA completely shutting itself down and taking an extended hiatus due to safety concerns, the NBA sent a memo to every team warning them of the possibility of prohibiting fans from continuing to attend games. LeBron James, the…
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28 Days of Black Joy: How I (Lost and) Found My Fit Family During the Pandemic
I taught my last spin class at Push Pedal NYC on March 9, 2020. That same week I flew down to my parents’ home in Miami for a quick weekend visit—and am now coming up on month 11 of my stay. Like many others, staying active has not only been key to me maintaining a…
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Black Female Artists Are Taking Over in 2021: The Art Exhibitions You Need to See
This year, many shows will focus on work by Black female artists. The video above features six solo exhibitions debuting at museums across the country, and each represents a significant milestone for the artist. The Root spoke with Victoria Valentine, chief editor and founder of Culture Type, an online platform described as “an essential resource…
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Chris Paul, Goalsetter Have Big Plans to 'Draft' One Million Black and Brown Kids Into a Path of Financial Freedom
When sports heads hear the term “drafted,” we typically think of the moment when amateur athletes transition from making their coaches and colleges millions of dollars to when they can finally see that kind of money themselves. But as part of its Black History Month initiative, Black-owned finance app Goalsetter is focusing on an entirely…
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Channeling the Spirit of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Drew Brees Just Terrorized Us All With Ashy Red Beans and Rice
Trigger Warning: This article contains graphic details of alleged rice and beans. Let me preface everything that I’m about to say by admitting that I am by no means a chef. Now that we got that out the way, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees isn’t either—and I’ve got the unsettling receipts to prove it.…