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It’s Been 10 Years Since #OscarsSoWhite. Have We Truly Seen Change in Hollywood?

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It’s Oscars season once again. The Academy Awards are back for their 97th year, bringing Hollywood together for cinema’s biggest night as we celebrate the best the film industry has to offer. Stars like Cynthia Erivo, Zoe Saldaña, Coleman Domingo and more are nominated in acting categories this year, two of whom are… Read more…

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Black Actors and Films That Should’ve Won Oscars, But Didn’t!

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With the 2025 Oscars just days away, we’re gearing up to celebrate some of the best of the best in cinema over the past year. And trust us, there’s a lot to celebrate. Read more…

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Superbowl 2025: Ledisi’s Black National Anthem Rendition Shuts down Haters and Stuns the Internet

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Ledisi just showed the world how it’s done. The Grammy Award-winning singer performed “Life Every Voice and Sing” ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 Super Bowl game in New Orleans. Read more…

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Who’s This White Lady Who Just Joined a Famous Black Sorority? Her Badass Story Will Inspire You!

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These days, it’s not uncommon to see a white person joining the Black-founded Greek organizations of the Divine Nine. Though, have you ever wondered who was the first to bite the bullet? Let us introduce Joan Mulholland, the first white woman to join Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and trust us, she was a force

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The Ridiculous Reason Some Racists are Threatening to ‘Boycott’ Super Bowl LIX Won’t Surprise You

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Conservative NFL fans are demanding a Super Bowl boycott after they discovered that the “Black National Anthem” will be performed on Sunday in New Orleans. Over the years, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has been sung during the NFL pregame events—and has always sparked some type of controversy. Read more…

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‘Gladiator II,’ ‘Wicked’ and Other Best Black Films of 2024

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As 2024 nears its end, we can’t help but look back at some of the best cinematic moments of the year. Whether it was watching legendary actor don a dress, some rings, and “go crazy” or another talented actress defy gravity on the big screen—audiences had more than their share of satisfying films to keep

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The Root 100: Exclusive Afterparty, Red Carpet Gala and Slideshow

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Ok, ya’ll we really put our foot in this in order to give you a little background tea on this amazing night. First, you’ll need a glass of cognac and some good music to set the mood. Go on…we can wait. On December 5, 2004, The Root celebrated some of the Black people who made

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Behind the Scenes at The Root 100 Red carpet, Afterparty: Slideshow

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Ok, ya’ll we really put our foot in this slide show in order to give you a little background tea on this amazing night. First, you’ll need a glass of cognac and some good music to set the mood. Go on…we can wait. On December 5, 2004, The Root celebrated some of the Black people

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The Root 100: The Best Moments of the Night, Honoring Lost Legends, Honorees Close Out 2024 and Get Ready for the New Year, the ‘4 Women’ Quartet Remains the Best Performance Ever, Celebrating Honoree and Performer Ledisi, Andra Day’s ‘Rise Up’ as a Timeless Anthem, What to Know About Sabrina Greenlee, Everything About Whoopi Goldberg, Where Are They Now?, 2024’s Most Influential Black Celebs, and More

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The Root 100 returned bigger and better than ever on Thursday evening. Once again taking over the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, the brightest stars descended upon the iconic space to celebrate the year’s most influential Black Americans in music, politics, sports, activism, and more. Here are the best moments… Read more…

The Root 100: The Best Moments of the Night, Honoring Lost Legends, Honorees Close Out 2024 and Get Ready for the New Year, the ‘4 Women’ Quartet Remains the Best Performance Ever, Celebrating Honoree and Performer Ledisi, Andra Day’s ‘Rise Up’ as a Timeless Anthem, What to Know About Sabrina Greenlee, Everything About Whoopi Goldberg, Where Are They Now?, 2024’s Most Influential Black Celebs, and More Read More »

The Root 100: Black Stars’ Best Red Carpet Fashion

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Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content. There was no shortage of Black Excellence on display Thursday night at the Apollo Theater in New York

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