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News

Alabama Artist Honors Enslaved Women Subjected to Medical Experimentation

Mothers of Gynecology statue pays tribute to enslaved Black women who endured painful medical procedures

By

Angela Johnson

Published

March 30, 2022
Culture, Race Matters

Past, Present and Future: MasterClass Takes on Black History, Freedom and Love With a Brilliant Cast

Some of America's greatest minds join the streaming platform as instructors for a three-part, over 50-lesson series.

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

December 2, 2021
Culture

Quilter Pays Homage to Black Women in History Who Fought for Voting Rights

The “Access Delayed” exhibition in Houston celebrates the contributions of women such as Stacey Abrams and Sojourner Truth through quilted artwork.

By

Okla Jones

Published

November 2, 2021
Entertainment & Culture, Events, The Root Institute

The Root Institute 2021: A Fireside Chat With Yara Shahidi

We sat down with the grown-ish star to discuss her career journey and how she balances her art with activism.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

September 22, 2021
Politics

The 1609 Project: The Republican-Approved History of America

The GOP's attacks on teaching accurate history have sparked a new whitewashing industry. But what would a GOP-approved history book look like?

By

Michael Harriot

Published

July 23, 2021
Beauty + Style, Fashion

Self-Representation—How Can It Expand the Boundaries of Black Fashion?

Designers and industry insiders alike look to different forms of inspiration to create a wider range of representation.

By

Bella Morais

Published

June 22, 2021
Culture, History

The Miseducation of Wypipo: 10 Reasons Why America Needs White History Lessons

It's easy to believe the 1619 Project, Critical Race Theory and reverse racism are attempting to rewrite America's past if you've never studied white history.

By

Michael Harriot

Published

June 22, 2021
Black Outdoors, Culture, Travel

5 American Cities That Thrive on Black Culture

From museums and art galleries to delicious food experiences, there's so much to discover.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

June 14, 2021
Criminal Justice, Social Justice

White House Finally Moving Forward With Investigations Into Civil Rights Cold Cases Related to Unsolved Murders of Black People

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board was approved last year under Donald Trump but is just now moving forward under President Joe Biden.

By

Zack Linly

Published

June 11, 2021
News

Livestream: What Does Palestine Mean for Black America?

If you’ve been concerned about the violent images and videos coming out of the Gaza Strip and the East Jerusalem neighborhood Sheikh Jarrah but don’t fully grasp why it’s happening, or if you’re wondering why Black Lives Matter recently came out in solidarity with the Palestinian people, please join the Dream Defenders and U.S. Campaign…

By

The Root Staff

Published

May 19, 2021