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Watch: Color Complex: Untangling Black Women’s Hair
Skin color both unites and divides us. Whether you live in India, East Africa or Japan, the color of your skin shapes your identity and opportunities. Color Complex is a narrative series that explores how people of color around the world struggle for visibility and learn to navigate the prejudices and social hierarchies associated with…
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Watch: Philly’s Real-Life Superhero
The first time Ariell Johnson imagined herself as a superhero was when she laid eyes on Storm of The X-Men. “I just saw this white-haired, white-eyed black woman flying around shooting lightning at people and I was like, ‘Who is this?’” she says. “I felt like I was just kind of watching other people’s adventures…
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Watch: These Little Grads Will Make Your Day With ‘Hey Black Child’
Congratulations are in order for the 2017 graduating kindergarten class at the Academy of Knowledge in Miami. The adorable kids were tasked with reciting the iconic poem “Hey Black Child” by Useni Eugene Perkins, and it’s everything you want it to be. Check out the cuties in the video above: Hey Black ChildDo you know…
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Black Journalist in Poland Breaks Down Trump’s Visit
Anti-Migrant Government Extended Warm Welcome Suspended Fox Business Host Denies Harassment Maher Links N. Koreans and U.S. Nail Salons Editors to Reflect on 50 Years of Diversity Efforts Journal-isms Inc. Receives First Seed Grant Support for Idea of Slavery as Motivation for 1776 A Host Advises on Conducting That Great Interview Virgil Smith, Ex-Gannett V.P.,…
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Judge of Characters: How to Rob a Kardashian
This week you’re tweeting, texting and hashtagging something you never thought you’d care about: Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna. What’s the latest tea? Kardashian has cut off his baby mama financially, and Chyna has taken out a restraining order on him. Isn’t love grand?! These two hate-to-love-you lovers have had a volatile relationship from day…
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Trump’s Anti-CNN Video Has Racist Roots
Originator Apologizes, Then the Plot Thickens Diversity in Local TV Newsrooms Rises a Point White Founding Fathers, Diverse Progeny Writer Says NFL Network Owes Prospect an Apology After Series, Legislature to Probe N.C. Prison Abuses ESPN: The Magazine Seeks Diverse Storytellers Racial Differences Over Coverage of Mass Shootings Black Women in Diversity Posts at Apple,…
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Watch: ‘No Country for Me’
Two hundred and forty-one years ago, America gained its independence from Britain. Since then, July 4 has been celebrated with American flags, parades, fireworks and barbecues. The word “freedom” is often associated with the day. But freedom for all under the red-white-and-blue flag is a myth. When the Declaration of Independence was signed, it would…
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Ebony Misses Deadline to Pay Freelancers
Union to Writers: You’re Having a Ripple Effect N.Y. Times Walkout Backs Copy Editors Media Unite in Backlash Against Trump Tweet ‘Unprecedented Attack on Voting Rights’ In ONA, You Can Join as ‘Gender Fluid’ Australia ‘Just So White’ to U.S. Black Journalist Indians Drop Fight Over NFL Team Trademark Public Housing Called Enabler of Gang…
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Watch: Your Ultimate Guide to Black BBQs
Summertime is here, and with this glorious time of year comes one of the favorite pastimes of black people everywhere—BBQs! There’s something so special about the way black folks cook, eat and fellowship in the great outdoors. And as such, there are rules: Make sure the potato salad is made by a reputable and reliable…
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Black Music Month Is a Celebration of What We All Know: We Created Music
June is Black Music Month, and as it comes a close, The Root has chosen to celebrate our month and our music with our musical geniuses’ interpretation of black music—what it means, who are its biggest influences and who are our favorites. Check out the above video, featuring Morris Day, Kelly Rowland and more black…