black women
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Why Are Dark-Skinned Black Girls Being Erased in TV and Film?
With the increase of lighter-toned and/or bi-racial actresses taking centerstage over the years, one may ask whether or not equal representation is truly equal?
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Political Books By Black Authors You Must Read Before The November Election
From inspirational children’s books to in-depth examinations of the impact of voter suppression, these are the books you need to read before you vote.
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These Black Actress Could Play the President, Montel Williams Tired of Y’all Talking About His Former Relationship With Kamala Harris, Amanda Seales Says She Called Kamala Harris What!? And More Celeb News
A collection of our the Root’s best celeb posts of the week in entertainment
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Discrimination Against Black Folks Became Illegal 60 Years Ago, But How Much Has Really Improved For Us Since?
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but whether or not Black folks have seen enough progress remains uncertain.
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Is Coco Jones Right About Hollywood’s Treatment of Dark-Skinned Black Women?
The Grammy nominee discusses the changes she’s seen in the industry as her career has grown.
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Why Does Kodak Black Still Have a Music Career?
The rapper was just arrested for possession of cocaine, tampering with physical evidence and improper parking.
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The Longest Running Study of Black Women’s Health Just Shared Some Major Results
The 28-year Boston University study found that racism may play a bigger role in health outcomes than genetics or individual choices.