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Tackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive Justice | The Root Institute

Highlights from The Root Institute’s panel on “Tackling the Black Maternal Health Crisis,” with leading women from various health initiatives.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

October 2, 2023
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Here’s How Medicaid Expansion Can Play a Role in Black Maternal Healthcare | The Root Institute 2023

Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA, CEO of CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, explains the role Medicaid can play in her blueprint for a healthier Black America.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

September 28, 2023
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Plight of the Working Black Woman: Work, Cry, Die

The desensitized reaction to the death of JoAnne Epps reflects society’s treatment of Black trauma.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

September 27, 2023
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Lessons from Brilliant Black Minds at the 2023 Root Institute

The event was filled with wisdom that will help us build a better Black America.

By

Amira Castilla

Published

September 26, 2023
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The Root Institute: 5 Ways to Tackle The Black Maternal Health Crisis

At The Root Institute this year, we spoke to leading experts on the Black maternal health crisis. Here are some of our takeaways.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

September 25, 2023
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A Day of Master Classes for Black People at The Root Institute

Don Lemon, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Google’s Melonie Parker, the White House’s Stephen Benjamin, and other masters were throwing out all kinds of wisdom in D.C.

By

Keith Reed

Published

September 23, 2023
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Google and Howard University Are Changing The Future Of Voice Technology With Project Elevate Black Voices

The partnership, which will be revealed today at The Root Institute, is pivotal for the Black community.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

September 20, 2023
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The Official Lineup for the 2023 Root Institute

Live on campus of Howard University, America’s greatest Black minds converge for an all-day summit of ideas and action.

By

The Root Staff

Published

September 19, 2023
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You’re Invited to The Root Institute 2023

Speaker details are now live for The Root’s annual gathering of America’s greatest Black minds. Join us for full day of conversations in our nation’s capital.

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

September 15, 2023
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Dr. Bernice King Believes Reparations Are ‘Warranted’

‘I do believe that it’s warranted. I think it’s something that my father without directly using the word spoke to,’ said King.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

September 6, 2023