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  • Black Celebs Suffering From Drug Addiction Deserve The Same Support as Demi Lovato

    What was your initial reaction when you first heard that Demi Lovato was checked into a hospital after a suspected heroin overdose? Public opinion seemed to be split between people who were genuinely concerned for the pop star, and another group of people asking, “Who the hell is Demi Lovato?” You would be hard-pressed to…

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    Aarick Knighton

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  • The Glow Up and VSB Present Urban by Nature, Where Unapologetically Black Meets Mother Nature 

    2017 was a year of growth for The Root. With the help of our dedicated readers, we reached new milestones and added new members to our team. Our new verticals, The Glow Up and Very Smart Brothas, have quickly become fan favorites, and our events were bigger and better than ever. In 2018 we’re pushing…

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    Aarick Knighton

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  • Caption This: Win Tickets to See Anita Baker, Chaka Khan at 2018 Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival

    If I told you The Root was giving away tickets to see Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Smokey Robinson, Fantasia and others on March 17 and 18 in Miami, what would you say? Hold that thought—save your creative juices. As an official media sponsor for the 2018 Jazz in the Gardens music festival,…

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  • Remy Ma Continues Tradition of Shade-Throwing, and Other Top Moments From Summer Jam 2017

    On the hottest day of the year, hip-hop and R&B fans packed into a sold-out Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., to watch their favorite artists burn down Hot 97’s 2017 Summer Jam stage. This year’s star-studded lineup included Migos, Chris Brown, DJ Khaled, Trey Songz and a bevy of special guests. There was also…

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    Aarick Knighton

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  • Solange, Pharrell and Friends Highlight Epic 10th Anniversary of the Roots Picnic

    More than 10,000 music lovers flocked to Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia Saturday for the annual Roots Picnic. This year’s festival marked the 10th anniversary of the unofficial summer launch party and kicked off Black Music Month. Stars of the past and present came out to celebrate the historic event. Despite the absence of one its…

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