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Why Tracee Ellis Ross is One of Our Favorite Style Stars
When it comes to fashion, the actress never misses.
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Root 100 Honoree Misty Copeland on The Apollo and Black Representation in Ballet
The iconic ballerina accepted the award for Arts and Activism at The Root 100
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Halle Bailey, Jalen Hurts, Issa Rae, and More Black Celebs on The 2023 Root 100 list
These are the entertainers and athletes that have made a huge impact in the last year.
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Tribeca Film Festival Celebrates Juneteenth With ‘Expressions Of Black Freedom’ Program
Senior Programmer Faridah Gbadamosi explains how the festival explores Blackness this year.
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Common Presented Social Justice Award at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival
The Chicago rapper was presented the second annual Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award by Robert De Niro.
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Rev. Al Sharpton Releases Statement On Testing Positive For Covid
“Please continue to get vaccinated and boosted if you haven’t already,” the legendary civil rights leader said.
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Tribeca Festival 2022: Tyler Perry, Pharrell Williams, Cynthia Erivo Among Featured Guests
Rapper and actor Common will also be the recipient of the second annual Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award.
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Rita Moreno Enters the In the Heights Colorism Chat, Says ‘Can’t You Just Wait a While and Leave It Alone?’
The stage and screen legend spoke out in defense of Lin-Manuel Miranda on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.’
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'The Truth Often Gives Fiction a Run for Its Money': The Root Presents: It’s Lit Talks Justice and Romance Novels With Stacey Abrams
Spring is in full swing and a mask-free life is on the horizon—are you feeling that new energy yet? Here at The Root Presents: It’s Lit!, we’re feeling kinda new ourselves, with a new logo that reflects this writer’s new solo status as host of The Root’s literary podcast (we’ll miss you, Danielle!). If you…
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Tribeca Festival to Present Stacey Abrams With Inaugural Harry Belafonte Award Amid Juneteenth Programming
The Tribeca Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary, which is quite the special year. Not only because of the monumental commemoration itself, but because it is returning with a special format post-lockdown featuring a nice compromise of both in-person and virtual programming. This year, the New York-based festival will “highlight the voices of the African…