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CultureCultureBarbie’s ‘Inspiring Women Series’ to feature Ida B. WellsBarbie will honor journalist and activist Ida B. Wells in their 'Inspiring Women Series.'ByKalyn WomackPublishedJanuary 12, 2022
OpinionSome ThoughtsOpinionSome ThoughtsSurprising No One, Senate Republicans Have No Midterm Agenda. Democratic Party, Let's Talk.Ahead of the 2022 midterms, Senate Republicans plan to watch the Democratic party trip over itself. Let's talk…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedJanuary 12, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentViola Davis in Talks for Amazon’s Twin ButterfliesAmazon drama Twin Butterflies is in negotiations with Viola Davis to star, produce.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJanuary 11, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionBlack Women are Taking Over Wrestling, and They're BeautifulEverywhere you look in pro wrestling, beautiful Black women are stealing the show, and Black fans couldn’t be more…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJanuary 6, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainment5 Noteworthy Series and Movies Coming to Streaming in JanuaryThese notable series and movies are must-sees in the New YearByStephanie HollandPublishedDecember 29, 2021
CultureCultureNew Documentary Reveals That LuLaRoe Capitalized On Black Culture To Sell Tacky LeggingsWhite sales reps frequently used AAVE and phrases such as “hey girl, hey” to drive attention to the brand.ByAlexandra JanePublishedDecember 18, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentKanye and Drake’s #FreeLarryHoover Benefit Concert Was Moving, Nostalgic and Did Not Raise Much AwarenessKanye and Drake set aside their 'beef' to advocate for Larry Hoover.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedDecember 10, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicKanye West and Drake Benefit Concert to Be Livestreamed for Free on AmazonIMAX has also signed on to livestream the concert in select theaters across the U.S. for the exclusive, one-night…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 8, 2021
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's Lit'We Black as Hell!': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Digs Into Black Nerd ProblemsWilliam Evans and Omar Holmon's popular site and podcast hits the page in a series of essays both hilarious and…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedDecember 2, 2021
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EntertainmentEntertainment5 Movies Coming to Streaming in DecemberIn between all your holiday errands, take some time to rest and relax with these titlesByStephanie HollandPublishedNovember 25, 2021
CultureMediaCultureMediaMichael Strahan Is Leaving EarthThe former NFL All-Pro turned GMA anchor announced he's taking a trip to space, courtesy of Jeff Bezos' startup.ByKeith ReedPublishedNovember 23, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentYvonne Orji Variety Special in the Works at HBOYvonne Orji adds HBO variety special to jam packed post-Insecure line upByStephanie HollandPublishedNovember 19, 2021
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's Lit'I Was Putting on Them Wigs and Switching It Up!': The Root Presents: It's Lit! and Keke Palmer Sling Southern Belle InsultsThe multihyphenate's new Amazon Original Stories are based on her viral 'Lady Miss Jacqueline' TikToks and…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 18, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentLena Waithe Secures Overall Deal With Warner Bros. Television Group“We are thrilled to be joining the WBTVG family," Waithe said in a statement along with her producing partner Rishi…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 15, 2021
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's Lit'I Wanted to Get the Story Out There': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Gets Cack-Handed With Gina YashereThe British-Nigerian comedian and writer has penned a memoir highlighting the trauma and absurdity of otherness.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 11, 2021
CultureCultureJay-Z’s Roc Nation Teams Up with Reform Alliance to Hold Job Fair at Madison Square GardenThe job fair goes from 9-5 p.m. on Nov. 18, and will help underserved communities in the New York area find jobs.ByOkla JonesPublishedNovember 5, 2021
EntertainmentMoviesEntertainmentMoviesKid Cudi's A Man Named Scott Reveals the Tremendous Cost of Inspiring an Entire GenerationA Man Named Scott explores the 'Day n' Nite' rapper's philosophies on life, art and the burdens of fame.ByJay ConnorPublishedNovember 4, 2021
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's Lit'Her Life Is a Model for All of Us': The Root Presents It's Lit! and Dr. Keisha Blain on the Enduring Truth of Fannie Lou HamerThe historian and best-selling author brings the story of the sharecropper-turned-activist to the fore for a new…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 4, 2021