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Chicago Police Surprise Young Cancer Patient
Six-year-old Madison Pruitt’s lifelong wish is to be a Chicago police officer.
Oprah Winfrey’s Wish For Her ‘Daughters’ Is Simple But Powerful
It’s short and sweet, but nonetheless touching.
LEFT OF BLACK ON THE ART OF COOL – ARTS & INNOVATION
Left of Black host Mark Anthony Neal sits down with Cicely Mitchell an organizer of the Art of Cool Festival.
This Nigerian Animator Is Bringing Diversity To Kid’s Cartoons In Brazil
“Bino & Fino” will educate Afro-Brazilian children about their African roots.
Regina King On The ‘Fascinating’ Beauty Of Black Women’s Hair
“A lot of your confidence lies in your tresses,” King said.
Why Activist Angela Davis Isn’t Endorsing Any Candidate For President
“We need a new party,” Davis declared.
Poet Perfectly Breaks Down The Erasure Of Black People In U.S. History
“Oppression doesn’t disappear just because you decided not to teach us that chapter.”
THE ROOT’S VOTER REGISTRATION PSA
Not registered to vote yet? Check out The Root staff’s PSA on where to find registration information. And click on youramerica.com, a website created by...