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Tapping Into Your "Why?": A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship | The Root Institute 2023

Tapping Into Your “Why?”: A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship | The Root Institute 2023

Successful Entrepreneurs On Leveraging Your Niche & Accelerating Your Brand | The Root Institute

Highlights from the 2023 Root Institute panel featuring a diverse array of entrepreneurs invested in economic equity and turning their niches into empires.

Adriano Contreras

Bravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root Institute

Bravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root Institute

The Plight of Black Women: Targeted At Home, At Work & In Politics | The Root Institute

The Plight of Black Women: Targeted At Home, At Work & In Politics | The Root Institute

Watch: How to Tackle the Black Maternal Health Crises

Watch: How to Tackle the Black Maternal Health Crises

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The Root Institute: HBCUs—the Legacy, the Now, the Future

Panama Jackson was joined by Andrea Jackson Gavin and Dr. Jelani Favors to talk about historically Black colleges and universities.

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Panama Jackson

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September 24, 2021
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The Root Institute 2021: Retracing Our Steps, Preserving Our History

Best-selling authors Bakari Sellers and Morgan Jerkins discuss the importance of telling our stories, our way

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Vanessa De Luca

Published

September 24, 2021
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The Root Institute 2021: Generation X Are the Original Influencers

Say what you want about the so-called ‘forgotten generation,’ but we created the culture.

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Monique Judge

Published

September 24, 2021
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The Root Institute 2021: Cryptocurrency and The New Creator Economy

Curious about what the new Web 3.0 is all about? We invite you to dive into this informative panel for a helpful primer.

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Vanessa De Luca

Published

September 23, 2021
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My HBCU Comeback Moment: Homecoming at Albany State

‘It’s a sacred moment in time where we get to come together and just have fun.’

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Vanessa De Luca

Published

September 23, 2021
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The Root Institute 2021: How Black Women Will Change the Tech World

In 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.

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Vanessa De Luca

Published

September 23, 2021
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The Root Institute 2021: Black Women, Are We Thriving or Simply Surviving the Workplace?

Black women are among the most educated demographics but remain among the most vulnerable in the workplace. How do we translate our dynamism to power at work?

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Maiysha Kai

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September 23, 2021
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The Root Institute 2021: A Fireside Chat With LaChanze

Vanessa De Luca talks to the Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress about her latest stage project, Trouble In Mind, and why Broadway needs more diversity.

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Vanessa De Luca

Published

September 22, 2021
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The Root Institute 2021: A Fireside Chat With Yara Shahidi

We sat down with the grown-ish star to discuss her career journey and how she balances her art with activism.

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Vanessa De Luca

Published

September 22, 2021
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The Root Institute 2021: Storytelling Is a Revolutionary Act

The Root’s Michael Harriot and Monique Judge do a deep dive into storytelling and how it can impact change more than ever.

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Monique Judge

Published

September 22, 2021