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Here Are The Lies–and the Truths–You Must Know About Monkeypox

At The Root Institute, Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, debunked some misinformation about monkeypox and gave us the facts.

By

Amira Castilla

Published

September 15, 2022
Entertainment & Culture, Events, The Root Institute

Misty Copeland Credits Prince With Taking Her Ballet Career to the Next Level

The American Ballet Theatre’s first Black female principal dancer spoke exclusively with The Root’s Vanessa De Luca at The Root Institute

By

Angela Johnson

Published

September 13, 2022
Events, Politics, The Root Institute

‘Democracy Is About What Voting Can Deliver’: Stacey Abrams Drops Gems at The Root Institute

Georgia’s Democratic nominee for governor opened up about her political pathway and the power of the Black vote.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

September 13, 2022
Events, The Root Institute

Join Us This Week in DC at The Root Institute

Stacey Abrams, Misty Copeland, Ben Crump, Dr. Ashish Jha, Cecilia Rouse and Courtney B. Vance are just a few of the extraordinary speakers.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

September 8, 2022
Events, The Root Institute

RSVP for the Third-Annual Root Institute Symposium

Tickets to this can’t-miss DC event are on sale now

By

stevenpolletta

Published

August 11, 2022
Events, The Root Institute

Welcome to The Root Institute 2022

Our first IRL event of the fall season will feature provocative conversations about our community

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

August 10, 2022
Events

Philadelphia Under Fire For Excluding Black Artists From $500k Harriet Tubman Monument

The sculptor of choice is Weasly Woodford, a white artist.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

July 8, 2022
Events

Juneteenth Officially Becomes A Holiday In Los Angeles

At a ceremony Monday, Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the proclamation making Juneteenth a holiday in the city.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

June 7, 2022
Events, The Root Institute

VP Harris Urges White House to Make Black Maternal Health A National Priority

All mamas might matter, but Black mamas and their health are never regarded quite the same.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

April 17, 2022
Events, The Root 100

The Root 100: Kizzmekia Corbett, Who Helped Develop the Moderna Vaccine, Tops Our 2021 List of Most Influential African-Americans

She joins a stellar list of Black leaders that includes Nikole Hannah-Jones, Cori Bush, Ibram X. Kendi, Renee Montgomery and Megan Thee Stallion.

By

Genetta M. Adams

Published

November 3, 2021