Events
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RSVP for the Third-Annual Root Institute Symposium
Tickets to this can’t-miss DC event are on sale now
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Philadelphia Under Fire For Excluding Black Artists From $500k Harriet Tubman Monument
The sculptor of choice is Weasly Woodford, a white artist.
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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.
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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.
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Black Ivy: The Resurgence of HBCUs
With all of the current news swirl, it certainly appears that historically Black colleges and universities are having a moment
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My HBCU Comeback Moment: A Tailgate to Remember
"The Greatest Homecoming on Earth became the greatest healing on earth."
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My HBCU Comeback Moment: Find A Way Or Make One
"The power of HBCUs is that in your most weary moments, our people are light and hope personified."