In 1974 and over the next 10 years after that, the American Double Dutch League hosted citywide competitions at New…

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You can’t make this stuff up, folks. It’s just too good. It was 304 Electoral College votes that allowed Donald…

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This week, I am confident the only thing that mattered was that we all gained a new mantra: “Reclaiming my time.”…

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Black and Proud is a video series on The Root that focuses on the pride that our favorite black celebrities, …

Black and Proud is a video series on The Root that focuses on the pride that our favorite black celebrities, …

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