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The Root Institute: Lee Daniels

'Billie Holiday Is Probably One of Our First Civil Rights Leaders': Lee Daniels Discusses His Upcoming Biopic at The Root Institute

PublishedAugust 11, 2020

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The Ladies of 'Tyler Perry's Sistas' Tell Us What They Keep in Their Bags

The Ladies of 'Tyler Perry's Sistas' Tell Us What They Keep in Their Bags

Don Lemon On His Brilliant New Book, On Religion and the Fascination With Donald Trump

Don Lemon On His Brilliant New Book, On Religion and the Fascination With Donald Trump

Jurnee Smollett Reveals Her Character in 'The Order' Was Originally Written as a What???

Jurnee Smollett Reveals Her Character in 'The Order' Was Originally Written as a What???

Naturi Naughton on How Tasha St. Patrick, Her Character in "Power Book II: Ghost," Won The Race

Naturi Naughton on How Tasha St. Patrick, Her Character in "Power Book II: Ghost," Won The Race

The Root In Memorial 2024

The Root In Memorial 2024

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Keke Palmer, SZA, Issa Rae Give Best Life Advice for 2025, Tease 'One of Them Days 2'

Keke Palmer, SZA, Issa Rae Give Best Life Advice for 2025, Tease 'One of Them Days 2'

Vanessa Bell Calloway Talks About Her New Film and The Wig That Got Her One of Her Most Memorable Roles

Vanessa Bell Calloway Talks About Her New Film and The Wig That Got Her One of Her Most Memorable Roles

Jharrel Jerome Says 'Unstoppable' Was the Hardest Role He'd Ever Done and Here's Why

Jharrel Jerome Says 'Unstoppable' Was the Hardest Role He'd Ever Done and Here's Why

Tramell Tillman Keeps it a Buck About Work-Life Balance

Tramell Tillman Keeps it a Buck About Work-Life Balance

Teyonah Parris Gives Jamie Foxx His Props for Helping Her in the Best Way Possible

Teyonah Parris Gives Jamie Foxx His Props for Helping Her in the Best Way Possible

Black Hacks

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NYC Stylists: Best Tips and Tricks to Looking Fly During Christmas Gala Season

NYC Stylists: Best Tips and Tricks to Looking Fly During Christmas Gala Season

Black Hack: 3 Baking Soda Hacks to Add to Your Cleaning Routine

Black Hack: 3 Baking Soda Hacks to Add to Your Cleaning Routine

Black Hack: Tips and Tricks for Your Beard

Black Hack: Tips and Tricks for Your Beard

Black Hack: How To Make Old Braids Look New With a 'Poetic Justice' Updo

Black Hack: How To Make Old Braids Look New With a 'Poetic Justice' Updo

How To Get Heatless Curls & Waves With Little Fuss

How To Get Heatless Curls & Waves With Little Fuss

That's So Random

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Vanessa Bell Calloway Talks About Her New Film and The Wig That Got Her One of Her Most Memorable Roles

Vanessa Bell Calloway Talks About Her New Film and The Wig That Got Her One of Her Most Memorable Roles

Tramell Tillman Keeps it a Buck About Work-Life Balance

Tramell Tillman Keeps it a Buck About Work-Life Balance

Francesca Noel Reveals Which Scary Movie Always Gives Her Goosebumps

Francesca Noel Reveals Which Scary Movie Always Gives Her Goosebumps

Teyonah Parris Gives Jamie Foxx His Props for Helping Her in the Best Way Possible

Teyonah Parris Gives Jamie Foxx His Props for Helping Her in the Best Way Possible

Tiffany Boone's Favorite Disney Movie May Shock You... Or Maybe Not So Much

Tiffany Boone's Favorite Disney Movie May Shock You... Or Maybe Not So Much

Small Town Horror

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Small Town Horror Story: The Horrific Dismembering Of A Landlord in Chicago

Small Town Horror Story: The Horrific Dismembering Of A Landlord in Chicago

Small Town Horror Story: The Horrifying Homicide of Jamie Felix

Small Town Horror Story: The Horrifying Homicide of Jamie Felix

Small Town Horror Story: Sabeion Dowell's Mysterious Disappearance

Small Town Horror Story: Sabeion Dowell's Mysterious Disappearance

Small Town Horror Story: The Nurse Who Slayed Her Own Mother

Small Town Horror Story: The Nurse Who Slayed Her Own Mother

Small Town Horror Story: The Shopping Cart Killer

Small Town Horror Story: The Shopping Cart Killer

Securing The Bag

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The Fascinating Relationship Between Cicely Tyson and Designer & Stylist B Michael

The Fascinating Relationship Between Cicely Tyson and Designer & Stylist B Michael

How Beverly Johnson Is Celebrating 50 Years Since Historic Vogue Cover, Plus Naomi Sims' Unforgettable Words To Her

How Beverly Johnson Is Celebrating 50 Years Since Historic Vogue Cover, Plus Naomi Sims' Unforgettable Words To Her

“Married to Real Estate” Hosts On Season 3, Homeownership Advice, Balancing Work and Love

“Married to Real Estate” Hosts On Season 3, Homeownership Advice, Balancing Work and Love

How This Kids Game Landed on Oprah’s 2023 Favorite Things List | Securing the Bag

How This Kids Game Landed on Oprah’s 2023 Favorite Things List | Securing the Bag

From Klarna to Store Cards: How To Holiday Shop & Avoid Buy Now, Debt Later Traps | Securing the Bag

From Klarna to Store Cards: How To Holiday Shop & Avoid Buy Now, Debt Later Traps | Securing the Bag

What's Black On TV

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Ncuti Gatwa Begins Historic Run as 'Doctor Who’s First Black Doctor

Ncuti Gatwa Begins Historic Run as 'Doctor Who’s First Black Doctor

The Netflix 'Good Times' Reboot Is A Not So Good Time, Here's Why

The Netflix 'Good Times' Reboot Is A Not So Good Time, Here's Why

'Interview With The Vampire' Season 2 Includes Fresh Faces, Places & More Bloody Drama

'Interview With The Vampire' Season 2 Includes Fresh Faces, Places & More Bloody Drama

Forget 'American Horror Story,' 'Them: The Scare' Is Straight Up Black Horror With Our History At It's Core

Forget 'American Horror Story,' 'Them: The Scare' Is Straight Up Black Horror With Our History At It's Core

From Ava DuVernay's Latest To Marvel's Underrated MCU Spectacle: The Must-Watch Movies To Stream

From Ava DuVernay's Latest To Marvel's Underrated MCU Spectacle: The Must-Watch Movies To Stream

The Root Institute

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Tapping Into Your "Why?": A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship | The Root Institute 2023

Tapping Into Your "Why?": A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship | The Root Institute 2023

Successful Entrepreneurs On Leveraging Your Niche & Accelerating Your Brand | The Root Institute

Bravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root Institute

Bravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root Institute

The Plight of Black Women: Targeted At Home, At Work & In Politics | The Root Institute

The Plight of Black Women: Targeted At Home, At Work & In Politics | The Root Institute

Tackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive Justice | The Root Institute

Tackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive Justice | The Root Institute

Ur Fav Trak

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Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: A Brief History Of A Beef

Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: A Brief History Of A Beef

Revisiting the Anderson .Paak BLM Track “Lockdown”

Revisiting the Anderson .Paak BLM Track “Lockdown”

SZA Strikes The Heart With Songwriting Prowess on "Kill Bill"

SZA Strikes The Heart With Songwriting Prowess on "Kill Bill"

On "Sorry Not Sorry," Tyler, the Creator Addresses His Sexuality and His Faults

On "Sorry Not Sorry," Tyler, the Creator Addresses His Sexuality and His Faults

This Mother's Day We Revisit 2Pac's "Dear Mama" on UR FAV TRAK

This Mother's Day We Revisit 2Pac's "Dear Mama" on UR FAV TRAK

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