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Black Writers From Hit HBO, Netflix, & NBC Shows Talk About Shutting Down Their Industry
The Root hit the Writers Guild picket lines to ask writers—from Bob's Burgers, Our Flag Means Death & New Amsterdam—about why they're in it for the long haul.
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Tahj Mowry On Muppets Mayhem, Ice Spice, & Hilarious Early Memories
Mowry plays "Moog" on the new Disney+ muppet series. He talks about the show's celebrity guest stars, Baby Daddy, & Smart Guy on That's So Random.
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Senator Raphael Warnock On The Alarming Calls To Ban Books And What To Do About It
Calls to ban books have hit a record high. Senator Warnock recalls the plight of Ruby Bridges as inspiration for the struggle today.
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Earth Day 2023: How African Americans Are Raised to Protect the Planet
"Cut off the Lights!" If You're Black, you were likely raised to be a low-key environmental activist (ie. turning sheets into rags ) and not even know it.
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Earth day 2023: Cancer Alley Should Never Happen Again; Can Biden Really Fix it?
President Joe Biden to sign an executive order to advance environmental justice. Three things to know.
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The Emasculation Problem: A$AP Rocky & Rihanna’s Vogue Cover
Vogue's cover triggered reactionary responses towards A$AP Rocky's depiction. We asked journalist Renée Graham about challenging those gender expectations.
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The Impact of Oprah Producing Hulu’s The 1619 Project | Securing the Bag: Part 4
Nikole Hannah-Jones describes the importance of working with Oprah on Hulu's documentary series.
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At Least 26 Dead in Black Mississippi Town Devastated by Deadly Storm
In Rolling Fork, Miss., poverty and extreme weather created a deadly combination.