Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic (Getty Images) The legendary Miami Heat guard doesn’t just donate money, he advocates for people with his voice and platform. He’s been a staunch supporter of the LGBTQ+ …
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The Root is an African American-oriented online magazine. It was launched on January 28, 2008, by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Donald E. Graham.
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Photo: Richard Bord // STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP (Getty Images) We are not talking about the famous film festival in Cannes. The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity is one of the biggest…
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Biden and Harris Throw a Juneteenth Celebration to Remember on the White House South Lawn
by The Rootby The RootBlack folks came out for a get-together at the Biden’s House Tuesday evening to celebrate Juneteenth with hugs, high fives, history, great music (of course), and a parade of summer…
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Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez (Getty Images) People love telling others, “You look just like …”, especially celebrities. In some cases, the two celebs end up being related. In other cases,…
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Black Female Pilot Hopes to Make History With a Flight Around the World
by The Rootby The RootLeona SeraoPhoto: Leona Serao/Instagram One young pilot hopes to go where no Black woman has ever gone before. Leona Serao is a 23-year-old commercial pilot who wants to make history…
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Alena Analeigh WickerPhoto: Vivien Killilea / Stringer (Getty Images) All parents believe that their babies are geniuses, but these kids really are! From toddlers to college students, these young Black…
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Serena has turned over a new chapter in her storied life, announcing her second pregnancy
by The Rootby The RootPhoto: Mike Coppola (Getty Images) This story was updated on May 1, 2023: Her beautiful life just keeps getting better. On the day of the 2023 Met Gala, Serena announced…
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Photo: Tim Nwachukwu // Archive Photos // Jason Koerner (Getty Images) Updated 04/28/2023 at 11:53 a.m. ET: Very soon, King Charles will have his coronation celebration and will be officially…