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News, Race Matters

‘DEI’ Watch List Website Identifies Workers Involved With Diversity Initiatives And Most Are Black

The site published the public information of Black workers across various health agencies.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

February 5, 2025
Politics, Politics

Costco’s Response to Trump’s War on DEI: Boy Bye

Costco’s chairman called on shareholders to reject a proposal to investigate the risks of DEI

By

Angela Johnson

Published

January 24, 2025
Politics

Civil Rights Lawyer On Whether Trump’s Blow to Equal Employment Opportunity Act Will Stick

The Root spoke with Bakari Sellers, attorney and son of civil rights legend, about the impact of Trump’s executive order.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

January 24, 2025
Politics, Politics

Trump Goes After Black Federal Employees By Pulling This Shocking Move

The president’s attack on diversity, equity and inclusion progresses.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 23, 2025
Politics, Politics

Trump Is Firing Black People En Masse As ‘DEI Employees’

The president has wasted no time going after diversity within the federal government.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 22, 2025
Politics

Trump Canceling Remote Work for Federal Workers Could Cause Serious Problems for Everyone

On Jan. 20, the president signed an executive order requiring all federal workers to work in the office.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

January 22, 2025
Entertainment, That’s So Random

Tramell Tillman Keeps it a Buck About Work-Life Balance

The Maryland native reprises his role as Seth Milchick in season 2 of “Severance” on Apple TV+

By

Juan Palacios

Published

January 13, 2025
News

Black Hooters Employees in NC Get the Last Laugh After Claiming Boss Didn’t Like Dark-skinned Girls

The popular restaurant chain paid $250,000 to Black woman who filed a lawsuit.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

October 29, 2024
Entertainment, That’s So Random

Vanessa Williams on Her New Music and Role as a Fashionista Boss

The star talks to The Root about her new album ‘Survivor’ and what audiences can expect from a Black Miranda Priestly in “The Devil Wears Prada” musical.

By

Lorena Caro

Published

October 4, 2024
Culture, Finance

Financial Burdens Take a Greater Toll on Black Women Than You Think

A new study explores the connection between finances and the mental health of working Black women.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

September 13, 2024