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How Black Women Found a Cheaper Alternative to the Salon
Black women are fed up with pricey salon visits and are taking their wallets to Ulta and JCPenney instead.
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From Step Show to Fashion, Here’s Everything You Missed at Howard University Homecoming 2026
From the Greek Step Show to standout fashion and celebrity sightings, Howard’s 2026 Homecoming celebrated Black culture, Bison pride and tradition.
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Here’s Everything You Missed at Howard University Homecoming 2026
From the Greek Step Show to standout fashion and celebrity sightings, Howard’s 2026 Homecoming celebrated Black culture, Bison pride and tradition.
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Black Folks: Stop Letting the Dallas Cowboys Play in Your Face
The team keeps losing, Jerry Jones keeps cashing checks, and fans keep showing up like they owe the franchise something.
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EXCLUSIVE: In the First Episode of ‘What’s Popular,’ Abdul El-Sayed Talks About Why Black Voters Should Trust His Record
The Michigan Senate candidate sat down with The Root's publisher to discuss Black voters, his faith, public service and democracy.
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Exclusive: Kamala Harris Is Teaming Up With the NAACP to Get Voters Ready for November
Kamala Harris is joining Derrick Johnson for a pair of community conversations as the NAACP ramps up its nationwide voter mobilization efforts ahead of November.
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Check Out Some of the Finest Black Dads in Hollywood
Since announcing that he has a baby on the way, John Boyega has officially entered the fine Black dads in Hollywood club. Here's a look at the rest of the gorgeous roster.
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Expert: Black Communities Are Organizing to Protect the Midterm Vote
Backed by Rev. Al Sharpton, Vote Safe will mobilize trusted community members to protect voters and build lasting relationships in four states.
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson Sues Memphis in Explosive Free Speech Showdown Over xAI Data Centers
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson alleges Memphis violated his First Amendment rights after banning him from council meetings amid data center protests.
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson Sues Memphis Over City Council Ban Amid Ongoing Data Center Debate
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson alleges Memphis violated his First Amendment rights after banning him from council meetings amid data center protests.