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9/21/20 9:52AM

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<i>The Root</i> Gets Together to Talk <i>The Root Institute</i>

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The Root Gets Together to Talk The Root Institute

Danielle C. Belton

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

8/27/20 5:00PM

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EventsThe Root InstituteSocial Impact8/27/20

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

EventsThe Root InstituteSocial Impact8/27/20

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

Jessica Moulite

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We’ve used the hashtag.

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

Danielle C. Belton

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

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

Felice León

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

8/27/20 1:33PM

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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>

EventsThe Root InstituteSocial Impact8/27/20

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

Jessica Moulite

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Words matter.

8/27/20 12:32PM

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

EventsThe Root InstituteSocial Impact8/27/20

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

Felice León

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

8/27/20 10:30AM

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EventsThe Root InstituteSocial Impact8/27/20

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

EventsThe Root InstituteSocial Impact8/27/20

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

Danielle C. Belton

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

8/25/20 5:00PM

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EventsThe Root InstituteSocial Impact8/25/20

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

Maiysha Kai

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

8/25/20 5:00PM

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EventsThe Root InstituteSocial Impact8/25/20

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

EventsThe Root InstituteSocial Impact8/25/20

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

Felice León

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

8/25/20 12:00PM

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EventsThe Root InstituteSocial Impact8/25/20

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

Danielle C. Belton

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

8/25/20 9:00AM

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EventsThe Root InstituteSocial Impact8/25/20

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

EventsThe Root InstituteSocial Impact8/25/20

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

Maiysha Kai

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

8/20/20 5:00PM

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EventsThe Root InstituteHealth & Wealth8/20/20

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

Maiysha Kai

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

8/20/20 11:41AM

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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

Maiysha Kai

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

8/18/20 5:00PM

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EventsThe Root InstituteHealth & Wealth8/18/20

'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>

EventsThe Root InstituteHealth & Wealth8/18/20

'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

Danielle C. Belton

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

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>

EventsThe Root InstituteHealth & Wealth8/18/20

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

Danielle C. Belton

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

8/18/20 10:00AM

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EventsThe Root InstituteHealth & Wealth8/18/20

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

EventsThe Root InstituteHealth & Wealth8/18/20

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

Danielle C. Belton

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

8/13/20 5:00PM

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EventsThe Root Institute8/13/20

'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>

EventsThe Root Institute8/13/20

'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

Panama Jackson

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

8/13/20 5:00PM

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EventsThe Root Institute8/13/20

'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

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

8/13/20 2:30PM

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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

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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…

8/13/20 12:30PM

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

EventsThe Root Institute8/13/20

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

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