Entertainment & Culture
Entertainment & Culture
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Bravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root Institute
Stars of the Real Housewives franchise, Summer House, and Southern Charm joined us in D.C. for a panel on female entrepreneurship
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Jonathan Beane on How Accountability Works in the NFL
The NFL’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Jonathan Beane, breaks down how the NFL’s structure is different from a typical corporate organization.
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Jonathan Beane on How Roc Nation Influenced the NFL
The NFL’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer spoke at the Root Institute on the league’s partnership with Roc Nation and other diversity initiatives.
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Misty Copeland On Unsung Heroes and Her New Foundation
American Ballet Theatre’s Principal Dancer, Misty Copeland, spoke at The Root Institute about her new foundation and the Black ballet dancers who inspired her.
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Misty Copeland on Being Discovered
American Ballet Theatre’s Principal Dancer, Misty Copeland, spoke at The Root Institute about her beginnings in ballet.
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Misty Copeland On How Mariah Carey’s Music Made Her A Dancer
American Ballet Theatre’s Principal Dancer, Misty Copeland, spoke at The Root Institute about how music made her a dancer.
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Misty Copeland Credits Prince With Taking Her Ballet Career to the Next Level
The American Ballet Theatre’s first Black female principal dancer spoke exclusively with The Root’s Vanessa De Luca at The Root Institute
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Black Ivy: The Resurgence of HBCUs
With all of the current news swirl, it certainly appears that historically Black colleges and universities are having a moment
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My HBCU Comeback Moment: A Tailgate to Remember
“The Greatest Homecoming on Earth became the greatest healing on earth.”
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My HBCU Comeback Moment: Find A Way Or Make One
“The power of HBCUs is that in your most weary moments, our people are light and hope personified.”