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Easter Sunday is Basically the Beyoncé of Sundays So Be Prepared

Any self-respecting churchgoer knows Easter Sunday is basically the Beyoncé of Sundays. Ushers in formation, hats on…

Chevonne Harris

4/12/17 3:25PM

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10 Reasons Donald Glover Was Right About Migos’ “Bad and Boujee”

I shall not pretend to be a big fan of Migos. In fact, I’ve spent more time being confounded by their inability to…

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The Best Cyber Monday Deals

Hello Root readers! For the last five years, Kinja Deals has produced the best deals coverage on the internet, and…

Shane Roberts

11/23/16 3:38PM

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9/16/16

Utah Jazz Guard George Hill’s Random Act of Kindness

Newly acquired Utah Jazz point guard George Hill was on a walk one day when he saw a group of homeless men, women…

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

9/16/16 11:28AM

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7/8/16

The Brick Wall: Where Was My Black Ancestor Before 1880?

My maternal second great-grandmother was named Sarah Riddick, born around 1862 in Washington County, N.C. Records…

Henry Louis Gates Jr. and NEHGS Researcher Meaghan Siekman

7/08/16 3:57AM

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Underrated Moment in Black History: When Bobby & Whitney Set The Bar for Black Love

After “who made the potato salad” and “what had happened was”, Black love is one of the most ubiquitous topics of…

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10 Reasons You Need a BMW in 2016

Let’s face it; what you drive is an extension of you, your personality and your aura.

Sékou Writes

1/25/16 11:40AM

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An Interview With Independent Black Filmmaker Alton Glass

A few weeks back, I wrote a post entitled, "Dear Netflix, You Are A Liar". In this post, I spoke about the Black…

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Will Liposuction, Filler or Botox Boost Your Job Prospects?

Harriette Cole is the author of the book of meditations 108 Stitches: Words We Live By and a contributing editor at T…

Harriette Cole

8/25/15 9:30PM

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7/31/15

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Helping Black Women Fill Out Those Apple Bottom Jeans

Wendy Williams may prefer bigger breasts over a bigger booty as her plastic surgery procedure of choice, but many…

Ronda Racha Penrice

7/31/15 3:00AM

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7/29/15

Early Saving Habits Give You a Wealth of Choices

Nearly one-half of the oldest Baby Boomers are at risk of not having enough retirement resources to pay for basic…

Len Hollie

7/29/15 12:50PM

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7/28/15

Tell the Truth: Do You Have a Will?

Harriette Cole is the author of the book of meditations 108 Stitches: Words We Live By and a contributing editor at T…

Harriette Cole

7/28/15 5:28PM

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1/5/14

Election-Year Politics to Dominate Congress in 2014

Election-year politics are set to take center stage on a limited congressional agenda as lawmakers return to work on…

Lynette Holloway

1/05/14 1:31PM

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12/31/13

Kid President Needs Our Help

Kid president needs our help.

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

12/31/13 3:46PM

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12/24/13

2013 Pretty Much Sucked for Black People

Oh, sure, 2013 started on an optimistic note. President Obama, having won re-election by a landslide, was sworn in…

Teresa Wiltz

12/24/13 6:46AM

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12/15/13

Nominate the 2014 Young Futurists!

Who are the young black trailblazers in your community? The Root is putting the spotlight on the young…

ByThe Root Staff

12/15/13 5:00AM

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12/12/13

Fox News Anchor: Santa Is White and Jesus Was, Too

Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly isn't comfortable with the idea of a black Santa and wants to make a few things clear,…

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

12/12/13 10:29AM

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12/12/13

Zimmerman Avoids Charges

George Zimmerman will walk again, since his girlfriend decided she will not pursue domestic violence charges,…

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

12/12/13 7:39AM

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12/12/13

Scandal’s Torture Porn: Easy to Turn Away, Hard to Ignore

For me, 30 years was way too long to wait for a smart, competent, beautiful and powerful black woman as the main…

Colette Gaiter

12/12/13 1:00AM

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12/9/13

A Basketball Wife and Baby Daddy: Don’t Follow Their Example

In the midst of the worldwide media coverage surrounding the death of human rights hero Nelson Mandela, another big…

Keli Goff

12/09/13 1:01AM

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