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Black America Divided Over ‘End’ of Target Boycott As Big Debates Ignite Across the Internet

Black America Divided Over ‘End’ of Target Boycott As Big Debates Ignite Across the Internet

After the 'End' of the Target Boycott, Organizer Nina Turner Says CVS is Next

After the ‘End’ of the Target Boycott, Organizer Nina Turner Says CVS is Next

Former Ohio Sen. Nina Turner is calling on Black folks to stop spending at another billion-dollar corporation after a Tennessee Senate bill is causing a stir.

The 400-Day Target Boycott Was More Effective Than You Think

The 400-Day Target Boycott Was More Effective Than You Think

If You See These Missing Black Girls, Call For Help!

If You See These Missing Black Girls, Call For Help!

Everything You Were Never Told About the Enslaved Woman Who <i>Actually</i> Sparked the Salem Witch Trials

Everything You Were Never Told About the Enslaved Woman Who Actually Sparked the Salem Witch Trials

Culture, The Root Institute

Remember These Beloved Blackity-Black Brand Mascots? Here’s Where They Are Now

From the “Popeye’s lady” to the “Pine-Sol Lady,” we’ve gathered the beloved Black brand mascots who touched our hearts and where they are today.

By

Angela Wilson

Published

September 2, 2025
Entertainment, The Root Institute

Inside Tyga’s Stunning Barcelona Penthouse Apartment

Clean lines, colorful artwork and an amazing view of the city are some of the best features of Tyga’s Barcelona apartment.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

August 25, 2025
Black Excellence, Culture, News, The Root Institute

More than 300k Black Women Have Lost Jobs, But Financial Help Is Here…Read On

“We don’t need likes, comments, and reposts, we need action,” Butterfield told The Root.

By

Asheea Smith

Published

August 4, 2025
Events, Health & Wealth, The Root Institute

Tapping Into Your “Why?”: A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship | The Root Institute 2023

The Head of Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator, Danyel Surrency Jones, highlights the most important questions to ask when building your brand.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

December 4, 2023
Events, Health & Wealth, The Root Institute

Successful Entrepreneurs On Leveraging Your Niche & Accelerating Your Brand | The Root Institute

Highlights from the 2023 Root Institute panel featuring a diverse array of entrepreneurs invested in economic equity and turning their niches into empires.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

November 30, 2023
Entertainment & Culture, Events, The Root Institute

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

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

November 21, 2023
Events, The Root Institute

The Plight of Black Women: Targeted At Home, At Work & In Politics | The Root Institute

Highlights from The Root Institute’s panel on “The Plight Of Black Women,” with four successful women from different walks of life.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

October 19, 2023
Events, The Root Institute

Watch: How to Tackle the Black Maternal Health Crises

Hear from four Black medical professionals and healthcare advocates about the accelerating Black maternal morbidity crisis, part of the 2023 Root Institute

By

The Root Staff

Published

October 11, 2023
Events, The Root Institute

Tackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive Justice | The Root Institute

Highlights from The Root Institute’s panel on “Tackling the Black Maternal Health Crisis,” with leading women from various health initiatives.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

October 2, 2023
Events, The Root Institute

Here’s How Medicaid Expansion Can Play a Role in Black Maternal Healthcare | The Root Institute 2023

Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA, CEO of CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, explains the role Medicaid can play in her blueprint for a healthier Black America.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

September 28, 2023