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Christian Louboutin African Looks and Roots Will Surprise You
Did you know that Parisian designer Christian Louboutin has African ancestry?
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Black Women Find Connection Through Ebony & Orchid Dinners in New York City
The Root spoke with Danielle Belton and Junny Ann Hibbert about their mission to foster community among Black women with Ebony & Orchid dinners in NYC.
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Y’all Wanna Make Sherrone Moore About White Women…at the Expense of Black Women
OPINION: Sherrone Moore's profound fall from grace may involve white women...but they aren't the reason for it all.
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Black Love Blooms In A Surprise Central Park Wedding
A young Black couple got married in Central Park and TikTok is loving it!
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Everything We Know About The Sherrone Moore Scandal
The University of Michigan fired Moore for having an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”
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Favorite Books By Black Authors in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we're looking at our favorite books by Black authors of the year.
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Jasmine Crockett on Why She Wants To Work with ‘Frenemy’ Marjorie Taylor Greene
EXCLUSIVE: Over a year has passed since Rep. Jasmine Crockett flamed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and she spoke to The Root about the current state of their relationship.
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D’Angelo and Angie Stone’s Son Details Parents’ Surprising Health Struggles
Both D'Angelo and Angie Stone passed away within months of each other, and now their only son is shedding new light on their final days.
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These Scary ICE Attacks On Black Folks Should Disturb America
From the mysterious disappearance of a Haitian man to a Black man accused of being Somali, these are just a few of the shocking interactions between Black people and ICE agents.
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All The Cold & Flu Tips Your Black Grandma Knew Worked
From onion syrup to elderberry, these tried-and-true tips have been passed down in Black households for generations and might help you fight off cold and flu season.