A Day of Master Classes for Black People at The Root InstituteDon Lemon, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Google’s Melonie Parker, the White House’s Stephen Benjamin, and other masters were throwing out all kinds of wisdom in D.C.
The Root Institute: 5 Ways to Tackle The Black Maternal Health CrisisAt The Root Institute this year, we spoke to leading experts on the Black maternal health crisis. Here are some of our takeaways.
Black Women Dying During Pregnancy or Childbirth Have Increased and It's Getting Worse!The maternal mortality rate for Black women nearly doubled from 2018 to 2021.
The Official Lineup for the 2023 Root InstituteLive on campus of Howard University, America’s greatest Black minds converge for an all-day summit of ideas and action.The Root Staff
Google and Howard University Are Changing The Future Of Voice Technology With Project Elevate Black VoicesThe partnership, which will be revealed today at The Root Institute, is pivotal for the Black community.
Lessons from Brilliant Black Minds at the 2023 Root InstituteThe event was filled with wisdom that will help us build a better Black America.
Plight of the Working Black Woman: Work, Cry, DieThe desensitized reaction to the death of JoAnne Epps reflects society's treatment of Black trauma.
Now playing 01:01BusinessGoogle's Global Chief DEI Officer On The Importance Racial Equity At Work | The Root Institute 2023Melonie Parker, Google's top HR executive dealing with diversity, equity and inclusion explains why proper representation in the workplace matters.Adriano Contreras
Now playing 02:03The Root InstituteTapping Into Your "Why?": A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship | The Root Institute 2023The Head of Amazon's Black Business Accelerator, Danyel Surrency Jones, highlights the most important questions to ask when building your brand.Adriano Contreras
Now playing 01:04The Root InstituteHere’s How Medicaid Expansion Can Play a Role in Black Maternal HealthcareMyechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA, CEO of CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, explains the role Medicaid can play in her blueprint for a healthier Black America.Adriano Contreras
Take One Guess Who’s The Most Targeted Group For Hate CrimesA report sheds light on a disturbing trend in the wake of the Jacksonville massacre.Noah A. McGee
In Order for Americans To Love Our Country in Full, They Must Acknowledge Its History in FullGevin Reynolds
Is There More Overtime Pay In Your Future? What You Need To Know About A New Biden ProposalJessica Washington
Now playing 04:48The Root InstituteThe Plight of Black Women: Targeted At Home, At Work & In Politics | The Root InstituteHighlights from The Root Institute’s panel on “The Plight Of Black Women,” with four successful women from different walks of life.Adriano Contreras and Jessica Washington
Now playing 04:26The Root InstituteBravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root InstituteStars of the Real Housewives franchise, Summer House, and Southern Charm joined us in D.C. for a panel on female entrepreneurshipShanelle Genai and Adriano Contreras
Now playing 04:05The Root InstituteTackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive JusticeHighlights from The Root Institute’s panel on “Tackling the Black Maternal Health Crisis,” with leading women from various health initiatives.Adriano Contreras
Now playing 03:48The Root InstituteSuccessful Entrepreneurs On Leveraging Your Niche & Accelerating Your Brand | The Root InstituteHighlights from the 2023 Root Institute panel featuring a diverse array of entrepreneurs invested in economic equity and turning their niches into empires.Adriano Contreras
60 Years After the First March on Washington Bernice King Says Keep FightingIn Part 1 of our exclusive interview, King says: “As my mother said; we have to be committed to fighting in this freedom struggle from generation to generation... Freedom is never really won.”Jessica Washington
Dr. Bernice King Gets Real About Being the Daughter of Civil Rights IconsIn Part 2 of our exclusive interview, The Root spoke with the daughter of MLK Jr. about the pressures of upholding her parents’ legacy.Jessica Washington
Dr. Bernice King Believes Reparations Are ‘Warranted’In Part 3 of our exclusive interview, King says:“I do believe that it’s warranted. I think it’s something that my father without directly using the word spoke to.”Jessica Washington
Black Billionaires Could Save X (Twitter), But Why Would They?With Elon Musk trying to destroy Twitter, there are Black billionaires (and millionaires) who are smart and connected enough to save it.Noah A. McGee
Biden-Harris Admin’s Historic Wins Are Fulfilling Martin Luther King’s Famous Dream, Says InsiderOn the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, the Biden-Harris White House continues to be influenced by MLK’s dream, says former WH speechwriter.Gevin Reynolds
Here’s The Right’s Most Racist Attacks On Fani Willis After Trump’s IndictmentConservatives keep hurling political misogynoir at the Fulton County DA. She remains unbothered.Candace McDuffie
Why the Maga’s Effort to Steal the Black Male Vote Has Surged, But Must Be StoppedDemocratic strategist: The Maga leaders are trying to divide Black people, but it’s only going to empower us.Antjuan Seawright
Now playing 02:29A Special Message From President Joe BidenPresident Joe Biden offers his remarks and reflections on the power of the Black communityVanessa De Luca
Now playing 02:20Civil Rights Executive Dr. David Johns on Not Taking The Racist Bait and Keeping Our Eyes on the PrizeAdriano Contreras
Now playing 01:27Podcast Host and Women's March Co-Chair Tamika Mallory on Working with White People in MovementsAdriano Contreras
Now playing 01:05LaTosha Brown of Black Voters Matter Fund on Leveraging the Midterms for the Long TermAdriano Contreras
Now playing 02:01Civil Rights Attorney Chance Lynch on Why We Must Understand Qualified ImmunityAdriano Contreras
Now playing 02:24Professor and Pastor Rev. William J. Barber II on How Today's Trumpism is Rooted in the Southern StrategyAdriano Contreras
Now playing 23:47US Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on Uplifting Black Women and Honoring the Late Rep. John LewisFelice León
Now playing 02:41White House Economic Adviser Dr. Cecilia Rouse on How the Pandemic Led to InflationAdriano Contreras
Now playing 02:00Voting Rights Activist Stacey Abrams on How Banks Have Failed America's Small BusinessesAdriano Contreras
Now playing 02:12Dancer and Philanthropist Misty Copeland on Unsung Heroes and Her New FoundationAmerican Ballet Theatre's Principal Dancer spoke about her new foundation and the Black ballet dancers who inspire her.Adriano Contreras
Academy Award-Nominated Filmmaker Ava DuVernay Gets Real About How Art Can Shape PerceptionsDanielle C. Belton
Academy Award-Nominated Filmmaker Lee Daniels on How He Juxtaposes Art With ActivismTonja Renée Stidhum
Now playing 37:06Sociologist Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom Asks: Does a New 'Black Renaissance' Mean We Can Be Critical of Our Art?Maiysha Kai
Now playing 43:44AI Execs Mutale Nkonde and Angela Benton on How Black Women Will Change the Tech IndustryIn this timely conversation, two experts in AI and data mining give us the lowdown on why more Black people should be engaged in this industry.Vanessa De Luca
Planned Parenthood’s Alexis McGill Johnson, EHE Health's Joy Altimare and Dr. Joia Crear-Perry on Communal HealthMaiysha Kai
Now playing 03:22Author and Domestic Violence Survivor Sabrina Greenlee on Her Powerful Tale of SurvivalAdriano Contreras
Actress Taraji P. Henson Talks Mental Health, While US Senator Cory Booker Takes on the Health of Our FinancesDanielle C. Belton
The Root InstituteA Look Back at The Root Institute 2022The Institute's first IRL event featured provocative conversations about our community.Vanessa De Luca
