Here’s a look at the black actors, actresses and singers who have scored big on the movie-award season’s first major…
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The year 2013 was tough for people who felt entitled to publicly express bigoted and intolerant views without…
The year 2013 saw the passing of noted political leaders (Nelson Mandela, Hugo Chávez), iconic sports figures (Ken…
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While 2013 saw a number of setbacks, including the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act and George Zimmerman’s…
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Nelson Mandela in London for the concert at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008, to celebrate his life—and his upcoming 90th…
Terron Moore is social media editor at The Root.
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African National Congress member Nelson Mandela and his new bride, Winnie, at their wedding in 1957.
Nelson Mandela's words have cast a lasting legacy of justice, activism and peace over the world. In honor of his…
Former U.S. President Clinton leans down to whisper to former South African President Nelson Mandela during a visit…
As big as Art Basel Miami Beach 2013 (Dec. 5-8) is for black artists, even bigger news out of Miami is the opening…
Director: Lee Daniels
Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard,…
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Teresa Wiltz is senior staff writer at Stateline, the journalism outlet of the Pew Charitable Trusts.
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Photographer and video artist Carrie Mae Weems had just received word the other day that BET planned to honor her…
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Here are more photos taken at The Root 100 celebration held in New York City on Nov. 14. (Click here to see another…
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On Thursday, Nov. 14, The Root celebrated The Root 100’s class of 2013 at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. Honorees…
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The Root staff joins the celebration of the 2013 The Root 100.