Events
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Juneteenth Officially Becomes A Holiday In Los Angeles
At a ceremony Monday, Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the proclamation making Juneteenth a holiday in the city.
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VP Harris Urges White House to Make Black Maternal Health A National Priority
All mamas might matter, but Black mamas and their health are never regarded quite the same.
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The Root 100: Kizzmekia Corbett, Who Helped Develop the Moderna Vaccine, Tops Our 2021 List of Most Influential African-Americans
She joins a stellar list of Black leaders that includes Nikole Hannah-Jones, Cori Bush, Ibram X. Kendi, Renee Montgomery and Megan Thee Stallion.
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Black Ivy: The Resurgence of HBCUs
With all of the current news swirl, it certainly appears that historically Black colleges and universities are having a moment
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My HBCU Comeback Moment: A Tailgate to Remember
"The Greatest Homecoming on Earth became the greatest healing on earth."
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My HBCU Comeback Moment: Find A Way Or Make One
"The power of HBCUs is that in your most weary moments, our people are light and hope personified."
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My HBCU Comeback Moment: Stomping The Yard
"I remember the parking lot transformed into an outdoor party which included, of course, step shows and various line dances."
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My HBCU Comeback Moment: The Miss HBCU Pageant
"At Lincoln, we are family and you show up for your family."
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My HBCU Comeback Moment: A Home Away From Home
"They are the support we need as we take steps to form our identities and world views."
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The Root Institute: HBCUs—the Legacy, the Now, the Future
Panama Jackson was joined by Andrea Jackson Gavin and Dr. Jelani Favors to talk about historically Black colleges and universities.