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WATCH: Law Roach Details How Zendaya’s 2015 Oscars Look Inspired an Important Movement

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Zendaya has always been a trendsetter. Long before she became an award winner and fashion icon, she made sure she consistently brought something interesting to red carpets. A pivotal moment in her fashion evolution came at the 2015 Academy Awards, when the then 18-year-old “Euphoria” star wore locs, something that… Read more…

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Black Tax Traps For Black Folks to Avoid This Holiday Season

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We’re entering one of the most hectic times of the year. With an election just around the corner, holiday season rapidly approaching the station and tax season right behind that, The Root knows what it’s like to feel financially stretched and counting pennies. Read more…

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Howard University To Become the Only HBCU With Research-1 Status. Here’s What That Means

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There’s a reason Howard University is regarded as “The Mecca.” In historic news, the historically Black university expects to be granted Research-1 (R1) status this upcoming spring, a title the university lost in 2005after the Carnegie Classification requirements changed, according to The Chronicle of Higher… Read more…

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The Sad Reasons Why Black Men Are Not Attending HBCUs

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are the academic backbone of the Black community. HBCUs have produced more than half of all practicing doctors in this country, according to Forbes. And with notable HBCU alumni like Oprah Winfrey, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Spike Lee, Black students should… Read more…

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Black Male HBCU Enrollment is At Its Lowest in Nearly 50 Years…Here’s Why

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November 2024 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read

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The days may be getting shorter, but our list of must-read books is getting longer. We’ve been searching for some of the best reads around and we couldn’t be more excited about what we found. Whether you’re into romance, history or an inspirational biography, there is something for everyone. Read more…

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Black Celebs Who Remade Themselves White Famous

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It’s never too late to change up the game! We all grow and evolve with time, so hats off to many of our favorite celebrities who aren’t afraid of change and simply do what they want to do. When it comes to rebranding yourself, there’s no one particular formula…but these celebrities truly are the blueprint.

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With Atlanta Out the Way, These Cities Are Aiming to Snatch the Rap/Hip-Hop Crown!

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The ever changing Rap/Hip-Hop crown is now up for grabs after Atlanta seems to have fallen from royalty. Don’t get us wrong, it’s unlikely that Atlanta will ever truly go away, but here’s a list of cities around the world who might be gunning for that number one spot! Read more…

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Why Have All The Rap Groups Disappeared?

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Times have changed in Rap. Though the genre is more popular and visible than it’s ever been, the genre is extremely saturated and anyone with a computer or a phone can spit a verse that someone on the internet will enjoy or use to create a meme. Read more…

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Andre 3000 Has Words For Rappers Critical Of His Comments About Rapping Over the Age of 40

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The normally calm and peaceful Andre 3000 had time for his critics today, using a new interview to respond to fellow rap artists who had a problem with his words about MCs rapping over 40. Read more…

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