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The Root is expanding its original programming with “America Amended,” a six-part docuseries examining constitutional rights through the experiences of Black Americans. The series premieres Sunday, Oct. 11, at noon Eastern on The Root’s YouTube channel. It arrives about a year after Ashley Allison’s Watering Hole Media acquired The Root, returning the news and culture…
NEWARK, N.J. — Filmmaker and author Nelson George will examine Brooklyn’s influence on Black art and culture during “Do The Write Thing! Is Brooklyn in the House?” at the Dodge Poetry Festival on Oct. 17. The multimedia conversation, scheduled for 8 p.m. at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, will explore the Brooklyn Moon poetry…
Hosted by Kym Whitley, the summer concert series finale celebrated music and community connection as Altadena and Pasadena continued recovering from the Eaton Fire. Kym Whitley already has plans for next summer. After hosting Jazzy Jam for Empowerment’s final concert of its 2026 summer series at Paseo Colorado in Pasadena, California, the actress and comedian…
Taliwhoah is entering a new chapter with “Get It Up,” an Afro-fusion single that puts confidence, desire, and self-expression at the center of the conversation. Driven by an up-tempo rhythm and a dark, hypnotic groove, the track blends R&B melodies with Afro-fusion influences while giving the singer space to reveal a side of herself that…
Everything in the body is connected. When one part falls out of balance, the effects can reach far beyond what is immediately noticeable. Warning signs can be quiet enough to overlook until the body makes them impossible to ignore. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men in the United States, and Black…
For Jazmin Slaughter, public relations starts with understanding why a story matters. Through A Hint of Jazz Management, she works with clients to identify the message behind their brand and connect it to the people they hope to reach. That same focus carries into her work in public service, where she sees communication as part…
Jaylen Brown scored 22 points in 17 minutes as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 120-97 on Monday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Brown did all of his scoring in the first half, shooting 8 of 13 from the field as Philadelphia built a 72-58 halftime lead. He also had…
Everyone’s life starts in infancy, grows into maturity, and eventually reaches old age. It is a beautiful transition. Yet women are not always afforded the same grace. We celebrate them when they are young, then act surprised when time does what time is supposed to do. Black women in particular know what that scrutiny feels…