Entertainment & Culture
Entertainment & Culture
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Root 100: How Ryan Coogler Became One of the Greatest Filmmakers and Storytellers of Our Time
Before The Root 100 gala on Dec. 3, we’re celebrating Ryan Coogler’s inspiring career, triumphs and enduring impact on Black storytelling!
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13 Black Gospel Songs That Slap Like ‘Worldly’ R&B Jams
From Mary Mary’s “Walking” to BeBe and CeCe Winans “Addictive Love,” we picked 13 gospel jams that could pass for classic R&B!
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Don’t Call Black Men Over 40 Unc: A Deep Dive Into the Term That’s Endearing to Some, But Offensive to Others
Some Black men say the term is one of endearment and respect, while others say its offensive. We’re exploring both sides of the argument.
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The Most Hilarious Real-Life Church Moments Caught on Camera You Gotta See to Believe
From praise and worship fails to testimonies with a plot twist, these real-life church moments will have you crying laughing.
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Red Lobster Wants a Black Comeback but Some Folks Aren’t Biting
Red Lobster went from bankrupcty in 2024 to viral seafood bags to help win back their Black consumer base. But is it too late? Black TikTok sounds off.
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On Grandparents’ Day, This Black Grandmama Book Will Help Us through These Dark Times
For Grandparents’ Day Sept. 7, we’re honoring Mama Ceal, Walter Pryor’s grandmother who wrote him weekly letters for 30 years.
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Why Black Folks Side Eye Jennifer Lopez’s Singing — But Can’t Get Enough of Her Movies
From “The Wedding Planner” to “Maid in Manhattan,” Jennifer Lopez has Black households in a chokehold with her romcoms! Her music? Not so much.
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Why Celebs Who Now Work 9-5 Jobs Are a Recession Indicator
From “Tuesday” artist iLoveMakonnen to “Euphoria” actress Nika King, these celebs are seemingly working “regular jobs” because bills still need to be paid.
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These Civil Rights Legends From Jim Crow Are Still With Us …So Remember Their Names!
From Jesse Jackson to Angela Davis, we’re honoring the last living Civil Rights icons who are still with us today.
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Bravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root Institute
Stars of the Real Housewives franchise, Summer House, and Southern Charm joined us in D.C. for a panel on female entrepreneurship