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Misty Copeland Discusses How Racial Justice Protests Are Waking the Dance World Up
Several cracks in the foundation of America have been uncovered during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as issues within the country’s healthcare and class systems. Especially in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, racial inequality has become a huge topic across several fields and industries, such as the journalism/online media and the improv comedy spaces. Misty…
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Opting to Stay Inside? There Are So Many Virtual Events to Check Out
The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and COVID-19 is still a thing. If you’re still planning on staying indoors regardless of whether your state began to open back up, social media is chock full of entertainment at your fingertips. The Root is here with options to keep occupied while socially distancing. Not only…
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Looking for Things to Do on Juneteenth? We've Got You Covered
This Friday is the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, so even if you’re trying to keep your distance from others, there are still a few ways you can celebrate this monumental occasion. If you don’t have any plans to keep yourself occupied this particular weekend, social media is chock full of entertainment at your fingertips, and…
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This Weekend, Treat Yourself to Music, Dance, and Mental Clarity With These Events
This weekend is just like the last and the ones before it, unfortunately, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Social media is chock full of entertainment at your fingertips, and The Root is here with options. Not only do these events cover the entertainment aspect we need, but many of them are philanthropic,…
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#RenegadeChallenge Creator Jalaiah Harmon Secures the Bag With Her 1st Brand Partnership
Jalaiah Harmon is in her bag, y’all. There were a few bumps in the road, though, as it looked like the social media viral energy of her #RenegadeChallenge was slipping away from her, at one point. Though she originally posted the dance to Funimate and reposted on Instagram, it wasn’t until other users such as…
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Misty Copeland Launching Virtual Ballet Performance to Benefit Dancers Affected by COVID-19
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Principal Dancer Misty Copeland is creating a special dance performance aimed at providing funds for professional ballet dancers worldwide to maintain living expenses amidst COVID-19. Alongside former colleague Joseph Phillips and The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), with seed funding provided by K Period Media, Copeland will launch the virtual ballet Swans…
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And Now We Know Where Karens Come From: The Root Examines Kids' Obama Blackface Dance Routine
Karens are a unique breed. They can usually be spotted in head-to-toe Gap clothing drinking a pumpkin-flavored beverage. What’s most noticeable is the larger-than-normal pointer finger which is always ready to dial 9-1-1. They are usually unable to speak to sales associates and often can only communicate with managers. They are strong, but their collective…
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Here's What Happened During Diddy's Instagram Dance-a-Thon
Diddy (or Puff Daddy, if you’re a traditionalist) is working to raise money to support healthcare workers who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to get others involved, the music mogul held a dance-a-thon via Instagram Live on Sunday (April 12), and invited a bunch of famous faces to join…
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TikTok Appropriation Is 'Savage,' But It's Not Happening on Our Watch—Meet Keara Wilson, the Creator of the #SavageChallenge
TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, and like most things in pop culture, the black community is leading the narrative on what’s considered trendy. With the newest popular social media platform, the concept of “digital blackface” is still thriving, unfortunately. While the platform’s content is rarely meant to be taken seriously (it’s provided some extra…
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Watch: Washington Wizards’ Wizdom Dance Squad Milly Rocks, Twerks and Tootsie Rolls, and They're All Older Than 50
Who said Auntie can’t have some fun too? While most visions of NBA dance squads brings to mind young 20-somethings, a recent halftime show for the Washington Wizards showed that age ain’t nothing but a number. These wise elders know that one of the keys to life is found in living in fullest joy. Sponsored…