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WATCH: ‘America Amended’ Ep. 1: Black Americans Died for the Right to Vote. Has It Given Us Real Power?
WATCH: From the Black church's political influence to the fight for voting rights, Trymaine Lee explores whether the Black vote has delivered real power.
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Viola Davis’s Shingles Diagnosis Is a Urgent Wake-Up Call for Black Health
From burning pain to blisters that don't look red, Viola Davis' experience with shingles is a reminder of how debilitating the virus can be and what Black people should look for.
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Check out These Black-Owned Restaurants in the Nation’s Capital
Indulge in an intimate dinner at one of these upscale restaurants in Chocolate City.
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Da’Vinchi’s Insult About Black Americans Echoes White Colonial Lies
OPINION: The Author writes that Da'Vinchi's claim about Black Americans echoes what white writers once said about Haitians and Jamaicans.
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The Top Black Sports Podcasts You Need on Your Playlist
From athlete real talk to viral banter, these Black-led podcast are redefining sports media.
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Exclusive: Here’s What Students Learn at The Bronx School of Hip-Hop
The first-of-its-kind high school just welcomed its inaugural 9th grade class.
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Here is Every time Stephen A. Smith Had to Say, “I Was Wrong.”
A timeline of the hot-take king’s biggest backtracks, on-air apologies, and humble pie moments.
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Wunmi Mosaku’s Might Have The Best Face Card In Hollywood
After making an appearance at the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week, Wunmi Mosaku has Black social media gagging over her stunning face card.
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Cutting Off Access to Money Has Been a Weapon Against Civil Rights Movements
The author argues that financial gatekeepers and donor-advised funds threaten civil rights movements by blocking crucial funds.
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Black Men Get Breast Cancer, Too: Here’s What You Need to Know
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Root is shining a light on this overlooked reality to help brothers recognize symptoms, seek care, and find support.