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Welcome to The Root Institute 2021

This year we convened some of the Black community's brightest minds to help set the agenda for Black America's future

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

Kemba Dunham

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My HBCU Comeback Moment: A Tailgate to Remember

By Rev. Dr. Shakeema North as told to Candice Benbow

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My HBCU Comeback Moment: Stomping The Yard

Jamall A. Calloway as told to Candice Benbow

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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."

Sean H. Palmer as told to Candice Benbow

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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

Kemba Dunham

Health & Wealth

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The Root Institute 2021: Cryptocurrency and The New Creator Economy

Curious about what the new Web 3.0 is all about? We invite you to dive into this informative panel for a helpful primer.

Melissa Henderson

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The Root Institute 2021: Unpacking the Attacks on Critical Race Theory

Michael Harriot sat down with noted scholar and Crunk Feminist Collective co-founder Brittney Cooper to dispel some myths about CRT.

Vanessa De Luca

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Social Impact

The Root Institute 2021: Storytelling Is a Revolutionary Act

The Root's Michael Harriot and Monique Judge do a deep dive into storytelling and how it can impact change more than ever.

Monique Judge

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Welcome to The Root Institute 2021

Black Ivy: The Resurgence of HBCUs

My HBCU Comeback Moment: A Tailgate to Remember

My HBCU Comeback Moment: Stomping The Yard

My HBCU Comeback Moment: Find A Way Or Make One

Entertainment & Culture

Black Ivy: The Resurgence of HBCUs

Health & Wealth

The Root Institute 2021: Cryptocurrency and The New Creator Economy

Politics

The Root Institute 2021: Unpacking the Attacks on Critical Race Theory

Social Impact

The Root Institute 2021: Storytelling Is a Revolutionary Act