Events
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NFL Star’s Mom and Domestic Violence Survivor, Sabrina Greenlee, Triumphs in the Face of Tragedy
The mother of NFL wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins shares her personal story of survival at The Root Institute
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Stacey Abrams On How Banks Have Failed Small Businesses
Georgia's Democratic nominee for governor, Stacey Abrams, spoke at The Root Institute about her struggles obtaining a small business loan.
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Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams Breaks Down The Voter Suppression Crisis
Georgia's Democratic nominee for governor, Stacey Abrams, spoke at The Root Institute about the impact of voter suppression.
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Here Are The Lies–and the Truths–You Must Know About Monkeypox
At The Root Institute, Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, debunked some misinformation about monkeypox and gave us the facts.
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Misty Copeland Credits Prince With Taking Her Ballet Career to the Next Level
The American Ballet Theatre’s first Black female principal dancer spoke exclusively with The Root’s Vanessa De Luca at The Root Institute
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‘Democracy Is About What Voting Can Deliver’: Stacey Abrams Drops Gems at The Root Institute
Georgia's Democratic nominee for governor opened up about her political pathway and the power of the Black vote.
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Join Us This Week in DC at The Root Institute
Stacey Abrams, Misty Copeland, Ben Crump, Dr. Ashish Jha, Cecilia Rouse and Courtney B. Vance are just a few of the extraordinary speakers.
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RSVP for the Third-Annual Root Institute Symposium
Tickets to this can’t-miss DC event are on sale now
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Philadelphia Under Fire For Excluding Black Artists From $500k Harriet Tubman Monument
The sculptor of choice is Weasly Woodford, a white artist.