Jon Batiste has been on an incredible run for the last couple of years. While he’s always been a talented and respected artist, he has grown in popularity since the release of his 2021 album, “WE ARE.” Read more…
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Homecoming season is right around the corner, and if you haven’t started preparing physically, financially, and spiritually yet, then you’re behind the eight ball. But don’t worry, The Root has your covered with everything you have to know about the upcoming HBCU homecoming season. Read more…
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Black people in Charleston, South Carolina are no strangers to gentrification. Over the past several decades, due to “overtly racist policies and practices” to turn Charleston into a tourism hotspot, they’ve been forced out. They begrudgingly abandoned their historically Black communities because they could no longer afford high property taxes or elevated insurance costs which
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Polo Ralph Lauren has appointed the first Black creative director in the brand’s 57-year history. James M. Jeter was promoted to the title of Creative Director, Design & Brand Direction for Men’s Polo at Ralph Lauren in August. “It’s always a special feeling when goals and aspirations manifest into reality, a feeling that words can’t
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Eve is ready to share her expertise in the entertainment industry with students at New York University. On Wednesday, NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development announced Eve as its 2024-25 Scholar-in-Residence. Her year-long residency begins on Sept. 21. “The residency builds on Steinhardt’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, held last
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Recently, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal doubled down on his disdain for Rudy Gobert as a player. In an interview for Complex’s GOAT Talk podcast, Shaq’s son, Myles O’Neal, asked him to name the worst NBA player of all time to which O’Neal answered “Rudy Gobert.” He said so without hesitation, and it echoes many in
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Real Madrid extended their unbeaten streak in La Liga to six matches with a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena on Saturday. The win solidified their position atop the league table. Despite a spirited performance from the home side, Real Madrid’s clinical finishing proved to be the difference. The visitors broke the deadlock in the
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The second week of September presents initial conference tests for HBCU football teams and a continuation of non-conference matchups for others. What HBCU college football games are on Saturday? All times listed are Eastern. MEAC 3 p.m. | Morehouse at Howard | CNBC/Peacock 3 p.m. | Wagner at Delaware State | ESPN+ 3:30 p.m. |
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With Saturday night’s Boombox Classic fast approaching, preparations are just about finished ahead of the latest installment of the Jackson State and Southern battle. For Southern’s first-year head coach Terrence Graves, one way he has gotten himself psyched up for the game is listening to a song by the opposing band. “I love playing there.
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As we gear up for another unique weekend slate of HBCU football games, especially the highly anticipated BoomBox Classic featuring Jackson State and Southern, let’s take a look back at last week’s best halftime shows. This week’s list features bands from Alabama State, Jackson State, Grambling State, North Carolina Central, and South Carolina State. Let’s
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