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Education, News

Sigh… A Conservative Group is Coming For a George Floyd Memorial Scholarship

A college scholarship aimed at helping Black students is being challenged by a conservative legal group, who says it’s discriminatory.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

April 8, 2024
News, Race Matters

A Shocking List of All Of The States That Have Come For DEI

Ohio, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and more: The attack on diversity, equity and inclusion across the country is harrowing.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

March 30, 2024
Opinion, Some Thoughts

Twitter/X Comment About Baltimore Mayor Shows How Racists Now Use ‘DEI’ Instead Of The N-Word

Instead of focusing on the bridge tragedy, racists couldn't wait to denigrate Mayor Brandon M. Scott.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

March 27, 2024
News

Alabama Governor Signs Another Law Aimed at Keeping Southern Blacks Down and Out

The law, signed by Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, goes into effect Oct. 1.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

March 23, 2024
News, Race Matters

Best & Worst News From The State of Black America Report

The National Urban League released their 2024 State of Black America report. Here's what you need to know.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

March 19, 2024
Black Business, Culture

Threat To DEI & SCOTUS Ruling Against Affirmative Action Has More Consequences Than You Know | The 411

Randi Bryant joins The 411 to discuss how the Supreme Court's ruling affects diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in business, education, and civil rights.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

March 1, 2024
Culture

White Man Who Destroyed Jackie Robinson’s Statue Found Out, Whoopie Goldberg’s Hookups, Lies of Transantlantic Slave Trade and More Culture News

The collection of our best posts of the week in culture

By

The Root Staff

Published

February 17, 2024
Black History Month, Culture

7 Ways That Affirmative Action Ruling is Ruining Your Black Life

DEI Expert: The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling has impacted our lives in ways you’d never believe.

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

February 13, 2024
Politics, Politics

Wait, Ridiculous Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron (Who is Black) Wants to Wage War on What?

The failed Gubnetrorial candidate will now lead a conservative group waging war on "woke."

By

Jessica Washington

Published

January 6, 2024
Business, Culture

Google’s Global Chief DEI Officer On The Importance Racial Equity At Work | The Root Institute 2023

Melonie Parker, Google's top HR executive dealing with diversity, equity and inclusion explains why proper representation in the workplace matters.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

October 19, 2023