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Pose Stars Reflect on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion
“Stonewall reminds us that it’s about the people” – Billy Porter text Despite what various companies try to tell (or sell) you during June, Pride month is about acknowledging and celebrating the legacy of the LGBTQIA+ community. Despite the current commercialization of Pride, all hope is not lost. In fact, in recent years, the black…
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Is Dating Getting Young People in the Door to Therapy? These Experts Say Yes
Dating is hard. Anyone who says otherwise is probably lying or not a millennial. Whether the reason is we’re too busy to find someone, too uncomfortable to get out there (one time for the awkward black girls!), or a whole host of other reasons, more and more young people are finding it harder to settle…
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Yara Shahidi Shares What She's Looking for In the Perfect Partner
It’s time to get personal. The Sun Is Also a Star co-stars Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton share some experiences with falling in love and heartbreak in a game of “Never Have I Ever: Love Edition.” Watch the full video above to find out what the movie’s co-stars want in a significant other, what it…
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In the Face of the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis, This Doula Is Providing Expectant Mothers With the Support and Care They Desperately Deserve
The story has to be told in such a way where we’re not making people lose hope. text The specific “story” Chanel Porchia-Albert is referring to is that of the black maternal mortality crisis. She knows all about the daunting statistics surrounding black motherhood as a mother of six and the CEO of Ancient Song…
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The Ladies of SWV Will Have You 'Weak' With This Black-Ass Interview
There are three types of people in this world: Those who like flats Those who enjoy drums Those who don’t know we’re talking about chicken And one member of the Grammy-nominated group SWV fall into each of these categories. In the latest installment of “Black Ass Game Show,” the R&B legends share their preferences between…
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Having a 'Little' Fun: Marsai Martin, Issa Rae and Regina Hall Play a 'Black Ass Game'
You got ____ money? What you __ gon’ ___. I’m not one of your ___ friends. If you successfully filled in the blanks above, there’s a pretty good chance you were raised by a black parent. The Root spoke with the cast of Little and played Black Ass Game: Growing Up Black Edition. Put your…
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Anna Deavere Smith Is Definitely Here For The People
Anna Deavere Smith is a woman of many talents. She is a playwright, an actress, and, ultimately, a storyteller. In her latest role, Smith plays the clerk of court Tina Krissman on For The People, which airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. Smith shares her thoughts on the importance of standing up for…
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Oscar-Nominated Costume Design Legend Ruth E. Carter Gets Her Flowers During New York Fashion Week Event
What makes an icon? Is it longevity? Passion? An impressive and unmatched body of work? If so, Ruth E. Carter exemplifies all of its characteristics and then some. In her decades-long career, Carter has solidified her place in black cinema as the costume designer for some of the most prolific films about the black experience…
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Will a Little Black Girl Save the World on Fox’s The Passage?
Move over #blackgirlmagic. Actress Saniyya Sidney’s character is the #blackgirlsavior on Fox’s new show, The Passage. Hear from some of the new show’s cast members about how the fate of humanity might rest in the hands of an orphaned 10-year-old black girl. You can watch the series premiere of The Passage on Monday, Jan. 14 at…
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It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye: The Long AF Year of 2018
It’s that time where people reminisce about the good, the bad and the ugly of their year. Fortunately, I had an amazing year—much of which had to do with becoming a video producer at The Root. (Ask any of my family or friends, I haven’t stopped doing the Milly Rock since.)And despite being an overall…
