Jul 29
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Remember when UPN was considered a Black mecca for TV shows back in the day? Well, nowadays, the ‘N’ stands for…
Jul 17
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I always feel like somebody’s watchin’ me—oh wait, you are, technically, because you’re reading my words right now.…
Jul 2
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When’s the last time I’ve done one of these? Hmmm...actually, it doesn’t matter because time doesn’t exist in 2020.…
Jun 5
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Dear white people, do y’all see us today?
May 31
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In a Rare Show of Solidarity, Competing Hollywood Heavyweights Join Forces in Support of Black Lives
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In the outcries following the now-countless incidents of police violence upon black America, what is often most…
May 21
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Trying to solve a murder isn’t a game, but luckily, we’re in the safety of our own homes while we play a game of…
May 4
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The late Aaliyah Haughton was ahead of her time when she sang the 2000 hit, “Try Again.” Not only did she look fly…
Apr 15
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Kenya Barris is Black-ish no more; now, he’s #BlackAF.
Apr 1
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It may be April Fools’ Day—even though we’ve all collectively decided that ain’t shit funny in terms of pranks…
Mar 31
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Glynn Turman has lived—and most importantly, he’s “being.”
Mar 16
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The category is: Icon. There are designers, there are influencers, there are activists...and then, there are…
Mar 16
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The category is: Fashion. From the streets to the runways, our style has long influenced international style.…
Mar 16
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The Glow Up
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The category is: Image. We often say “representation matters,” but few truly take the time to investigate and…
Mar 16
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The category is: Hair. When it comes to black hair, it’s never “just hair.” As the ongoing fight for the freedom to…
Mar 16
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It’s no secret that The Root loves a list; annually we produce the highly anticipated Root 100, introduce the world…
Mar 16
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The category is: Influence. Who’s got the juice? Like it or not, we live in an influencer-centric culture. But true…
Mar 7
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As if black women didn’t have it hard enough.
Mar 2
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Everybody get up, it’s time to slam now because we’ve got another month of Netflix’s Strong Black Lead content for…
Feb 5
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It’s February, and this year, we have an extra day, thanks to leap year! I mean, black folks still have the shortest…
Jan 21
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Movies that are “so bad, they’re good” are one of life’s unsung treasures. And like anything, adding blackness to…