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Republicans Threaten to Pull Funding for SC State University After Black Students Viral Protest
Students at South Carolina State University are raising alarms after Republicans threatened to pull state funding.
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A Guide to State Redistricting Efforts Before the 2026 Midterm Elections
Here's your ultimate guide to all of the redistricting efforts that have taken over the country ahead of the midterm elections.
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Best Moments of the 2026 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala went off without a hitch and gave us some truly unforgettable moments. Let's take a look!
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Best Moments of the 2026 Met Gala 2026
The 2026 Met Gala went off without a hitch and gave us some truly unforgettable moments. Let's take a look!
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The Inspiring Story of How This Black Family Welcomes Elderly White Man After His Wife Dies
During a time when the world is often divided, the story of the Caraballo-Callahan chosen family underscores the importance of community.
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World-Class Architecture Hidden In The Nation’s Overlooked Black Cities
You don’t have to go to Europe to find incredible, world-class architecture. Just head to these Black cities.
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The Trainwrecks Of The Met Gala 2026
Abstract Messes: Who Missed the 'Fashion Is Art' Assignment at the Met?
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Tatyana Ali Opens Up About Traumatic Birth of Her First Baby
Actress Tatyana Ali reflected on the 2016 delivery of her son Edward, during which she said doctors “pushed him back inside” her.
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All of The Best Black Fashion From the Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet
From Teyana Taylor to Lewis Hamilton to the Queen Bey herself, stay with The Root as we bring you all of the fashion from the 2026 Met Gala red carpet.
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Report Gives Eerie ‘Point of No Return’ Evacuation Warning to New Orleans
A new study found sea levels in New Orleans have reached the “point of no return.”