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Culture, Philanthropy

Time Is a Gift: For Her 40th Birthday, Meghan Markle Would Like 40 Minutes of Your Time

Under a partnership between Archewell Foundation and YWCA, the Duchess of Sussex is asking women to contribute 40 minutes of community service and mentorship.

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

August 4, 2021
Politics

Former President Obama Scales Back 60th Birthday Celebration as Delta Variant Spreads

The forever president and first lady had planned a star-studded affair at their Martha's Vineyard estate. Now it will be a party for family and close friends.

By

Terrell Jermaine Starr

Published

August 4, 2021
Black Excellence, Culture

Do It Like It’s Your B-Day: Obama Planning Big 60th in Martha’s Vineyard

The best president ever to place his Stacy Adams on the Resolute Desk is turning 60.

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

July 30, 2021
Culture, Sports

What Do You Give the Former President Who Has Everything? Minority Ownership in NBA Africa, Of Course

Former President Barack Obama will help grow the game of basketball in the motherland.

By

Jay Connor

Published

July 28, 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
Entertainment, Music

Barack Obama Drops Annual Summer Playlist Featuring Jazmine Sullivan, Silk Sonic, Drake and More

Rihanna, J.Cole, H.E.R. and more also secured spots on the 44th president’s list.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

July 12, 2021
Culture

The Future 25: A New Name for the Next Generation of Changemakers Who Are Doing Big Things

The Root's Young Futurists will now be known as The Future 25.

By

Genetta M. Adams

Published

June 30, 2021
Culture, History

Dignity and Pride: The Relevant and Important Backstory of 'The Dap'

Handshakes between Black folks are often a symbol of cultural solidarity or cool. But 'the dap,' specifically, highlights a uniquely American story and history.

By

Jessica Moulite

Published

June 23, 2021
Entertainment, It's Lit

Things to Read and Watch to Celebrate and Honor Juneteenth

A collection of books and media giving us intersectional insight into the experiences of those once enslaved.

By

Bella Morais

Published

June 18, 2021
Culture, Race Matters

White People Are Crazy!

'Fox & Friends' host complains that white people are 'being marginalized on a daily basis based on our gender, our sexuality, and the color of our skin.'

By

Zack Linly

Published

June 10, 2021