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The Root Gets Together to Talk The Root Institute

With heavy-hitters like Stacey Abrams and Ava DuVernay, The Root Institute was a must-watch online event this past…

Danielle C. Belton

9/21/20 9:52AM

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'Trust, Consistency, and Accountability' : Darnell Moore, David Johns, and Steven Pargett Discuss Black Liberation, Movement Work, and Love at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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'Trust, Consistency, and Accountability' : Darnell Moore, David Johns, and Steven Pargett Discuss Black Liberation, Movement Work, and Love at The Root Institute

We’ve used the hashtag.

Jessica Moulite

8/27/20 5:00PM

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'Let's Just Start A Dialogue': Actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Director Julius Onah Get the Conversation Going About Social Justice

Director Julius Onah had no way of knowing back in 2019 how prescient his adaption of the play Luce would be in…

Danielle C. Belton

8/27/20 5:00PM

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'Our Activism Has to Have Legs': Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Monique Judge and Chloë Cheyenne Say That Movement Building Must Go Beyond Social Media

The 2020 uprisings have proven that “the revolution” has gone far beyond being televised.

Felice León

8/27/20 5:00PM

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Darnell Moore, David Johns and Steven Pargett Examine Black Men, Allyship and the State of Our Communities at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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Darnell Moore, David Johns and Steven Pargett Examine Black Men, Allyship and the State of Our Communities at The Root Institute

Words matter.

Jessica Moulite

8/27/20 1:33PM

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Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Monique Judge and Chloë Cheyenne Unpack Movement Work in Social Media at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Monique Judge and Chloë Cheyenne Unpack Movement Work in Social Media at The Root Institute

Where, exactly, does social media and movement building intersect?

Felice León

8/27/20 12:32PM

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Director Julius Onah and Actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. Talk Race and Aggressions—Both Micro and Macro—in Their Film <i>Luce</i>

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Director Julius Onah and Actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. Talk Race and Aggressions—Both Micro and Macro—in Their Film Luce

As The Root Institute winds down for its final day, we’re happy to present a panel and film that is more relevant…

Danielle C. Belton

8/27/20 10:30AM

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The Movement Will Be Intersectional: Tarana Burke on Inclusion, Integrity and the Evolution of Me Too

A global pandemic. Police violence. Protests. An economic crisis. Our democracy at risk—and with it, many of the…

Maiysha Kai

8/25/20 5:00PM

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Beyond the Buzz: Vernā Myers and Reggie Van Lee Chat Diversity and Inclusion at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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Beyond the Buzz: Vernā Myers and Reggie Van Lee Chat Diversity and Inclusion at The Root Institute

Diversity and inclusion is all of the talk in corporate America, but how does one truly establish an inclusive and…

Felice León

8/25/20 5:00PM

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Everybody Wants a Diversity and Inclusion Officer, but How Can They Reshape the Face of Corporate America?

When protesters took to the streets in 2020, it was clear—the status quo wouldn’t do. There needed to be a change,…

Danielle C. Belton

8/25/20 12:00PM

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More Than a Hashtag: Tarana Burke Joins <i>The Root Institute</i> to Talk Movement Building, Me Too and Maintaining Momentum Amid COVID-19

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More Than a Hashtag: Tarana Burke Joins The Root Institute to Talk Movement Building, Me Too and Maintaining Momentum Amid COVID-19

Tarana Burke knows better than most the power of a hashtag. After all, hers—#MeToo—turned into a zeitgeist moment…

Maiysha Kai

8/25/20 9:00AM

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The Health of Our Communities Begins With Black Women: Planned Parenthood’s Alexis McGill Johnson, Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, and EHE Health's Joy Altimare Join The Root Institute

If this August has confirmed nothing else, it’s that where women gather, there is power; power often underestimated…

Maiysha Kai

8/20/20 5:00PM

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It's Time to Have a Crucial Conversation About Our Communal Health With Planned Parenthood’s Alexis McGill Johnson, EHE Health's Joy Altimare and Dr. Joia Crear-Perry

“If you want to feed a person, you pay a man,” says Joy Altimare of EHE Health, one the sponsors of our first-ever…

Maiysha Kai

8/20/20 11:41AM

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'We Have Got to Make Sure We Are Flexing, Showing Our Power': Cory Booker Gets Political About Wealth Building in a Crisis at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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'We Have Got to Make Sure We Are Flexing, Showing Our Power': Cory Booker Gets Political About Wealth Building in a Crisis at The Root Institute

For Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) our economic plight is a political issue.

Danielle C. Belton

8/18/20 5:00PM

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'We Don't Talk About This at Home': Taraji P. Henson Gets Real About Our Mental Health at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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'We Don't Talk About This at Home': Taraji P. Henson Gets Real About Our Mental Health at The Root Institute

In 2005, I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder while staying at UCLA’s medical center in Los Angeles for several…

Danielle C. Belton

8/18/20 5:00PM

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Taraji P. Henson Talks Mental Health, While Cory Booker Takes on the Health of Our Finances at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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Taraji P. Henson Talks Mental Health, While Cory Booker Takes on the Health of Our Finances at The Root Institute

It’s week three of The Root Institute, meaning it’s time to talk about the health of our minds and our finances…

Danielle C. Belton

8/18/20 10:00AM

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'How Will Art Sit in Other People's Hearts?': Aloe Blacc, Arisha Hatch and Kierna Mayo Break Down How Art Transforms Our Lives at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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'How Will Art Sit in Other People's Hearts?': Aloe Blacc, Arisha Hatch and Kierna Mayo Break Down How Art Transforms Our Lives at The Root Institute

Art is the cornerstone of most societies. The art often reflects the times the artist lived in and/or the systems in…

Panama Jackson

8/13/20 5:00PM

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'Joy Is at the Forefront of Our Culture': Chloe and Maud Arnold, Phil Augusta Jackson and Michael Harriot Talk Black Joy During Times of Crisis

You know what doesn’t get enough love and attention right now? Black joy. So what are we going to do about it? Well,…

Panama Jackson

8/13/20 5:00PM

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Chloe and Maud Arnold, Phil Augusta Jackson and Michael Harriot Talk Black Joy at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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Chloe and Maud Arnold, Phil Augusta Jackson and Michael Harriot Talk Black Joy at The Root Institute

What is Black joy? Is it a superhero? Is it a way of life? Is it under attack? The answer to all of those questions…

Panama Jackson

8/13/20 2:30PM

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Aloe Blacc, Arisha Hatch and Kierna Mayo Discuss The Transformative Nature of Art at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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Aloe Blacc, Arisha Hatch and Kierna Mayo Discuss The Transformative Nature of Art at The Root Institute

Presumably, ever since art has existed, there have been conversations about what art actually means. And over time,…

Panama Jackson

8/13/20 12:30PM

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