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Expert: How Black People Will Win With AI — and Why the Time to Act Is Right Now
Loren R. Douglass says Black visionaries can leverage AI to unlock opportunity, amplify creativity, and build generational wealth. Here’s how.
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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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Experts: Why Americans Should Be Paying Very Close Attention to Trump’s Economy
After Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics citing “RIGGED” statistics, economists fear he’s willing to do anything in order to control public opinion.
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15 Candidates Vying to Be Minneapolis Mayor as City Enters New Era
In the sixth story of our ongoing campaign series, we examine Jacob Frey, a Democrat, led the city through one of its most challenging times in recent history.
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Charlotte Mayor’s Re-Election Threatened by Public Safety Debate
In the fourth in our ongoing series on the most critical political campaigns of 2025, we explore how a fatal rail death in Charlotte involving a Ukrainian national has jeopardized the Mayor’s re-election bid.
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Black Voters Fear Gentrification in NYC’s Monumental Mayoral Race
Will Black New Yorkers Get What They Need in the NYC Mayoral race? This is the second in an ongoing series where The Root goes beyond the headlines, digging deep into the most critical political campaigns of 2025.
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A New Chapter for ‘The Root’: Ashley Allison Takes Over With a Message of Gratitude and Power
New era, same unapologetic truth. Ashley Allison steps into ‘The Root’ with a message just for us about the outlet’s new chapter.
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Back to School HBCU Fashion Wins and Fails
From custom sweaters to freshmen uniforms and Cheetos-inspired fits, here’s what HBCU students are wearing on the first day of school.
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Do You Live in A ‘Bank Desert?’ What You Need to Know About This Troubling Trend
These so-called “bank deserts” aren’t accidents of geography, but the result of many of the issues designed to systematically plague Black Americans.
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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.