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Professor: Why Jay-Z Is Wrong. Black People Need More Than Just A Seat At The Table.
OPINION: Jay Z Says a business that Black people own 1% of should be called Black owned. That sounds good until you realize it buys you almost no power
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New Report Shows Less Support for Black Nonprofits Since 2020 Racial Reckoning
According to a new report, promised funding for Black-led nonprofits ended sooner than expected, and the consequences are alarming.
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The Story of How Atlanta Became ‘Black Hollywood’
You know about Hollywood, but how much do you really know about the city of Atlanta and its reputation as "Black Hollywood?"
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The Incredible Story of How Atlanta Became ‘Black Hollywood’
You know about Hollywood, but how much do you really know about the city of Atlanta and its reputation as "Black Hollywood?"
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Afrika Bambaataa and Other Black Stars We Lost in 2026
We are honoring all of the Black stars who left us in 2026.
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Black Pastor Charged With Manslaughter After Deadly Backyard Baptism
British Pastor Cheryl Bartley was charged Wednesday after 61-year-old Robert Smith drowned during a backyard baptism.
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EXCLUSIVE: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page Keep It Real About Love in 2026
The Root spoke with Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page ahead of the release of their new romcom, 'You, Me & Tuscany,' which is out in theaters on April 10!
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Chick-fil-A Worker Finds $10K … And Then This Happened
A Chick-fil-A employee in North Carolina returned nearly $10,000 he found on Good Friday, saying his faith and values made keeping the money unthinkable.
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The Story About How Dr. Dre Finally Became a Billionaire
Dr. Dre has officially reached billionaire status. Here's exactly how he did it!
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New Black Bridgerton Cast Has the Internet Shook In the Best Way!
There's about to be a whole lot of Black excellence in 'Bridgerton' season 5 thanks to a handful of new faces. And folks online can't get enough!