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Culture, Health

New Survey Shows Why Health Coverage Falls Short For Too Many, Especially Black Americans

A new PhRMA/Ipsos survey reports that high out-of-pocket costs prevent insured patients from receiving the healthcare they need.

By

Arielle Dachille

Published

October 2, 2023
Events, The Root Institute

Here’s How Medicaid Expansion Can Play a Role in Black Maternal Healthcare | The Root Institute 2023

Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA, CEO of CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, explains the role Medicaid can play in her blueprint for a healthier Black America.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

September 28, 2023
Legal, News

Sweetgreen May Not be So Sweet, According to Black Employees

A lawsuit filed by NYC Sweetgreen employees lists everything from racism to sexual assault.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

September 18, 2023
Events, The Root Institute

Is There More Overtime Pay In Your Future? What You Need To Know About A New Biden Proposal

It could mean more than 3 million more workers are eligible for overtime pay.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

August 31, 2023
Events, The Root Institute

In Order for Americans To Love Our Country in Full, They Must Acknowledge Its History in Full

Teachers must have the freedom to teach the accurate history of our nation, no matter how painful and shameful some of that history might be.

By

Jay Connor

Published

August 31, 2023
Entertainment, Television

Ubah Hassan Chimes In On Bethenny Frankel’s Call For A Reality Stars Union | Securing the Bag: Part 4

The Real Housewives of New York City star also talks about her housewife cousin, Chanel Ayan, and the advice she imparted.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

August 29, 2023
Legal, News

Latest Lawsuit Against Kansas City Fire Department Pulls in the DOJ

A Black firefighter claims he was retaliated against for speaking out about racism. Now, the Justice Department is involved.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

August 28, 2023
News

FedEx Just Canned A Black Employee Who Claims He Was Attacked On The Job

The terminated worker says he feels "disrespected".

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

August 23, 2023
News, Race Matters

Killing Affirmative Action Wasn’t Enough, Now Conservatives Are Coming for Black Women Entrepreneurs

The right-wing activist behind SCOTUS' Affirmative Action decision is now attacking a venture capital fund that supports Black women-owned small businesses.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

August 4, 2023
Education, News

Here They Go With ‘Critical Race Theory’ Again

The far right's favorite talking point has a California teacher's union clapping back at a conservative school board.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

August 3, 2023