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No, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Transgender People Aren’t Causing The Tampon Shortage

Tampons are getting more expensive and harder to find, and women are paying the price

By

Angela Johnson

Published

June 14, 2022
Entertainment

Exclusive: ABC Sets New Podcast Series Reclaimed: The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley

'[Her] inner-most life was both fascinating and significant,' host Leah Wright-Rigueur told The Root.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

May 31, 2022
Entertainment, Television

Will Smith Details Pre-Oscars Visions on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction

In an interview with David Letterman, the King Richard star described his fascinating life and the vision he had of losing everything.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

May 24, 2022
News

DHS Warns of Violence When Roe V. Wade Decision is Handed Down

According to an unclassified memo, social media threats have been made against people on both sides of the issue

By

Angela Johnson

Published

May 19, 2022
News

Starbucks Will Start Reimbursing Staff for Abortion and Gender-Confirmation Procedures

In a letter posted Monday to the company's website, employees will receive money for services if they aren't within a 100-mile radius from their home.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

May 18, 2022
Education, News

Co-Founder of Airbnb Donates $100 Million to the Obama Foundation to Fund Scholarships

The scholarships are for students going into public service.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

May 17, 2022
Entertainment, Music

Kendrick Lamar Announces ‘The Big Steppers Tour’ Dates

The Grammy award-winning rapper unveiled his forthcoming tour on the same day that his new album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, arrived.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

May 13, 2022
News

Amazon Plans Racial Equity Audit of Workforce Led By Former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch

After a year of shareholders pushing for the audit, Amazon commits to an independent look at its hiring practices and programs.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

April 20, 2022
Entertainment

Amazon Music Documentary Says Country Music is Black Music

For Love & Country highlights Black musicians' contributions to country music and hears from up and coming artists

By

Angela Johnson

Published

April 8, 2022
News

Amazon Workers Form Historic First-Ever Union

The Amazon Labor Union, representing over 8,000 workers, won an election to form the first union of Amazon employees in the United States.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

April 1, 2022