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Here Are the Worst Black Moments of 2024
From Vice President Kamala Harris losing the presidential election to Mike Tyson losing his Netflix fight, we look back on some of the major Ls from the year.
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Caitlin Clark Shuts Down Megyn Kelly’s, Caitlin Clark, How A Black Teen Mom from Detroit Became An African Queen, Black Twitter Reflects on the Passing of Nikki Giovanni, Blue Ivy’s Best Looks Over the Years, Peek Into Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s Two Lavish Homes
A collection of The Root’s best posts of the week in culture
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Black Twitter Reflects on the Passing of Nikki Giovanni
Black people on social media shared their favorite poems from the beloved writer, activist and teacher.
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Where to Stream ‘Matlock,’ ‘How to Die Alone’ and Other 2024 TV Series With Major Black Characters
‘Matlock,’ ‘Agatha All Along,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ are some of the series to check out as you leave politics behind for a while.
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October 2024 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read
Memoirs from Law Roach and Shaq’s mom and a cookbook full of delicious family recipes from Al Roker and his daughter are on our must-read books for the month
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‘Going to Mars’ Documentary Celebrates an Older, Wiser, But Still Defiant Nikki Giovanni
The award-winning HBO documentary on the life of the legendary poet/activist premieres on Monday.
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Actors, Activists Join LeVar Burton in the Fight Against Book Bans
Gabrielle Union, Billy Porter and Nikki Giovanni are among the creatives who signed an open letter condemning conservatives’ growing calls for censorship.
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Here Are 5 Things to Know About James Baldwin Before You See His Biopic
Ahead of the planned biopic starrring Billy Porter, we take a look at some of his most memorable quotes and moments.
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The Only Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Guide You’ll Need
Have yet to get your loved one something special for Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry. We got you.