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Tapping Into Your "Why?": A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship | The Root Institute 2023

Tapping Into Your “Why?”: A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship | The Root Institute 2023

Successful Entrepreneurs On Leveraging Your Niche & Accelerating Your Brand | The Root Institute

Highlights from the 2023 Root Institute panel featuring a diverse array of entrepreneurs invested in economic equity and turning their niches into empires.

Bravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root Institute

Bravo Stars Give Advice on Building Better Black Representation on TV | The Root Institute

The Plight of Black Women: Targeted At Home, At Work & In Politics | The Root Institute

The Plight of Black Women: Targeted At Home, At Work & In Politics | The Root Institute

Watch: How to Tackle the Black Maternal Health Crises

Watch: How to Tackle the Black Maternal Health Crises

Events, Health & Wealth, The Root Institute

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, 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
Entertainment & Culture, Events, The Root Institute

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

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

October 20, 2021
Entertainment & Culture, Events, The Root Institute

My HBCU Comeback Moment: A Tailgate to Remember

"The Greatest Homecoming on Earth became the greatest healing on earth."

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

October 15, 2021
Entertainment & Culture, Events, The Root Institute

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."

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

October 11, 2021