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Fox Does Not Have a Sweet Tooth for the Empire Spinoff About Cookie, So It's Being Shopped Elsewhere
Fox, the original broadcast home of Empire, apparently isn’t too hungry for its breakout character, Cookie. Well,…
Dec 10
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Taraji P. Henson’s middle name may be Penda, but for the purposes of this news story, the ‘P’ stands for “Principal…
Dec 9
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Earlier this year, The Root reported on a new Facebook Watch series focusing on mental health and wellness, Peace of…
Nov 23
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“I’m just happy to be off the couch with some real fashion,” Taraji P. Henson crowed in the opening monologue of the…
Nov 20
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Extra extra, read all about the extra sizzling hotness coming your way on Friday!
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The American Music Awards are about to throw in a little country New Jack Swing this year!
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As we inch closer to the 2020 American Music Awards (AMAs), we’re getting more scoop on what to expect from the…
Nov 2
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Hey, American Music Awards (AMAs) fans, you are in for a treat—a cookie, specifically!
Oct 15
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Pandemic or not, Taraji P. Henson continues to keep her foot on the gas.
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Mental health awareness has always been relevant, but of course, 2020 has been something...special, for lack of a…
Sep 23
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They’re activists, artists, athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and above all else, influencers. ‘Tis…
Aug 20
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Since the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and countless others this year, so much has materialized, including…
Aug 18
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In 2005, I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder while staying at UCLA’s medical center in Los Angeles for several…
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It’s week three of The Root Institute, meaning it’s time to talk about the health of our minds and our finances…
Aug 6
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Want to keep track of all the folks participating in The Root Institute virtual conference this year? Here’s a handy…
Aug 4
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It’s happening! A gathering of the minds—from politics featuring Stacey Abrams and Ayanna Pressley to entertainment…
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The Root Institute, a virtual convening around the future of Black America in 2020 and beyond, features some pretty…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and now more than ever, it’s incredibly important to have mental health…
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The Lyon King known as Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) is ending his reign much sooner than expected and even Lee…