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Entertainment, Media

Megan Thee Stallion Receives Open Letter of Support from Tarana Burke, Angela Rye, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and More

This letter comes in the aftermath of the infamous Drake lyric from his recently released Her Loss album that seemingly cast doubt on Megan’s 2020 shooting.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

November 10, 2022
Events, Health & Wealth, The Root Institute

LaTosha Brown of Black Voters Matter on The Power of Black Joy

The co-founder of Black Voters Matter spoke at the Root Institute about the importance finding the time for joy in and outside of our work.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

September 29, 2022
Events, Social Activism, The Root Institute

LaTosha Brown of Black Voters Matter on Leveraging the Midterms for the Long Term

The co-founder of Black Voters Matter spoke at The Root Institute about engaging the immediate struggles while keeping a long term goal.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

September 28, 2022
Entertainment

Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up With Southern Black Girls for Inaugural ‘Joy Is Our Journey Dream Bus Tour’

‘We both share the same goals—to empower our young Black women,’ the Houston native said.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

August 26, 2022
Culture

Joy Reid and Tiffany Cross Invite You to the Ultimate Sista Circle

The Root spoke exclusively to Reid and Cross about their special, The Culture Is: Black Women premiering Sunday, June 19 on MSNBC

By

Angela Johnson

Published

June 18, 2022
Culture, Health

Black Women Are Not Surprised By The Fact That Roe Is At Risk, But They’re Damn Sure Prepared

Should more abortion restrictions come rolling out, Black women leaders are working to ensure anyone and everyone gets access to the services they need.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

June 12, 2022
News, Race Matters

Mail Ballots of Black Voters are Rejected More than White Voters in the United States

In Washington State, it was found that mail-in ballots for Black residents was rejected four times more than white residents

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

February 3, 2022
News

Tell Me Something Good: Biden Wants Changes To the Filibuster For Voting Rights, Groups Want Action

The president plans to call for specific changes, but some fear it might already be too late.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

January 11, 2022
Events, The Root Institute

The Root Institute 2021: A Master Class in Grassroots Organizing

Trailblazing change agents LaTosha Brown, Melanie Campbell and Glynda Carr school us on how to build momentum and turn imagination into action.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

September 21, 2021
Events, Politics, The Root Institute

The Root Institute 2021: A Special Message From President Joe Biden

On the advent of this year’s second annual virtual conference, President Joe Biden offers his remarks and reflections on the power of the Black community

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

September 21, 2021