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Hall of Famer Lusia Harris, ‘The Queen of Basketball’, Dead at 66
The award-winning 2021 documentary, The Queen of Basketball, chronicled Harris’ contributions to the sport.
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‘I Was Tired of Holding Those Things In’: Former NBA Star Steve Francis Opens Up About Battle With Depression, Alcoholism
The three-time NBA All-Star bares his soul in a revealing essay in the Players’ Tribune.
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‘We Black as Hell!’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Digs Into Black Nerd Problems
William Evans and Omar Holmon’s popular site and podcast hits the page in a series of essays both hilarious and heartfelt.
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Get to Know Google’s Angelica McKinley, Art Director and Designer
She’s responsible for the Google Doodles we know and love
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The Justice Department Wants to Speak With OZY Media’s Manager
Samir Rao, OZY Media’s chief operating officer, reportedly impersonated a YouTube executive during an investment call. Now, OZY is under federal investigation.
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‘I Wanted to Get the Story Out There’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Gets Cack-Handed With Gina Yashere
The British-Nigerian comedian and writer has penned a memoir highlighting the trauma and absurdity of otherness.
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Keeping the Dream, Making Grandma Proud
My grandmother was a patriot and loved her soldiers.






