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News, Race Matters

Bishop William Barber II Retires From Pastoring, What’s Next?

North Carolina Civil Rights Leader Bishop William Barber delivered his last sermon as pastor after 30 years at Greenleaf Christian Church.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

June 20, 2023
Events, The Root Institute

Join Us This Week in DC at The Root Institute

Stacey Abrams, Misty Copeland, Ben Crump, Dr. Ashish Jha, Cecilia Rouse and Courtney B. Vance are just a few of the extraordinary speakers.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

September 8, 2022
Events, The Root Institute

Welcome to The Root Institute 2022

Our first IRL event of the fall season will feature provocative conversations about our community

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

August 10, 2022
Politics

Civil Rights Leaders Meet With Sen. Joe Manchin In Hopes That He’ll Be Less Racist

If only the West Virginia senator loved Black voting rights the way he loves white supremacy

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

June 8, 2021