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In Modern Slavery, Sad Echoes of Juneteenth
This weekend throughout the South, African Americans will gather at festivals, picnics and other events to observe Juneteenth, a celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The term “Juneteenth” comes from the date June 19, 1865, when enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas, found out that they were free a full 2½ years after…
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Find Your Roots Official Rules
“Find Your Roots” Sweepstakes Official Rules Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States of America at the time of entry and receipt of prize. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. This Sweepstakes is sponsored by The Root d/b/a The Washington Post and Residence Inn. Employees, officers, directors and representatives…
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It's Official After 40 Years: War on Drugs Is a Bust!
Forty years ago, President Richard Nixon declared drug abuse the No. 1 enemy of the United States and launched the war on drugs. As we approach the anniversary, New York Times columnist Charles Blow points out that even blue-ribbon groups are conceding what the street already knows: Last week, the Report of the Global Commission…
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Share Photos of Your Fashionable Dad
When we look back on some of the fashions our fathers wore when we were younger, we might cringe … but you couldn’t tell them anything back in the day! The Root wants to celebrate our readers’ dads this Father’s Day with a gallery of fun vintage photos. Upload your favorite old picture to our…
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D.C. EVENT: Explore the Black Generation Gap
Are young blacks more optimistic about racism in America than their elders? Join The Root on June 6 in Washington, D.C., as we investigate the growing generational divide between today’s African-American youths and their elders on matters of race. Our multigenerational panel of noted journalists and social analysts will discuss the Black Generation Gap, why…
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Red Velvet Cake
Check out The Root’s My Family Reunion guide for great recipe ideas and much more!
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Jollof Rice
Check out The Root’s My Family Reunion guide for great recipe ideas and much more!
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The Root Recommends: '33 Revolutions Per Minute'
In the book 33 Revolutions Per Minute, author Dorian Linksy breaks down the fascinating history of protest music. Sometimes the best, most haunting, most chilling music is inspired by political and social movements, and this book does a great job highlighting some of the most memorable protest songs, including Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit,” Nina Simone’s…
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The Root Recommends: Euzhan Palcy Career Retrospective
Martinique-born Euzhan Palcy is the first black woman director to have a film produced by a major studio (for 1989’s A Dry White Season). The Museum of Modern Art in New York City is honoring the flimmaker from May 18-30 with a retrospective of her films. The festival includes her first film, Rue Cases-Nègres (Sugar…
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