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The Root is a digital magazine that provides thought-provoking commentary and news from a variety of Black perspectives.

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In an all-encompassing interview with the Guardian, actress Laverne Cox described her early experience with harassment and abuse by both her family and peers — and why she fears for the trans community today.
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With the Trump administration’s defunding of DEI, Cox said the “realities” made it so some of her previous work “could be perceived as promoting trans ideology.”
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Cox released her memoir “Transcendent” earlier this month.
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Billy Porter is opening up about his recovery after a life-threatening battle with sepsis.
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The Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner became emotional while discussing his return to the stage in “La Cage aux Folles,” revealing to CBS Mornings that he suffered complications from sepsis last year. “I’m so grateful to be alive. I’m so grateful to be back,” Porter said.
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.@PastorHJW, senior pastor at the Alfred Street Baptist Church, In Alexandria, Virginia, had a powerful message for his congregation on Sunday. He described those who are silent and chose not to vote are complicit and called them sellouts.
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From the announcement of Thursday’s ticker-tape parade to the team’s appearance on the Tonight Show, here’s a roundup of what’s happened since the Knicks won the NBA Championship for the first time since 1973! 🏀
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Stay tuned for our coverage of Thursday’s parade.
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.@PastorHJW, the senior pastor at the Alfred Street Baptist Church, In Alexandria, Virginia, had a powerful message for his congregation on Sunday. He described those who are silent and chose not to vote are complicit and called them sellouts.
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The queens are back 🎾👑 Serena and Venus Williams are headed back to Wimbledon together after receiving a wildcard entry into the women’s doubles tournament.
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This marks the sisters’ 13th Wimbledon doubles appearance and their first time competing together at the tournament since 2016. The announcement comes just weeks after Serena came out of retirement.
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A generation of tennis fans grew up watching the Williams sisters. Now, they’re returning to the grass courts where they built part of their legendary legacy.
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.@PastorHJW, senior pastor at the Alfred Street Baptist Church, In Alexandria, Virginia had a powerful message for his congregation on Sunday. He described those who are silent and chose not to vote are complicit and called them sellouts.
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We’re honoring the outstanding contributions Black people have made to our culture. The Root is interviewing 100 of the most influential Black thought leaders, creatives, and innovators who have redefined success. Here’s what writer and director Aleshea Harris shared with us.
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Did this #Juneteenth school lunch menu go too far? Let us know in the comments.
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The Root is gathering wisdom and personal insights from 100 influential Black thought leaders, creatives, and innovators. Their work has shaped culture, challenged norms, and reimagined success. Here are a few inspirational words that veteran actress @MsVivicaFox shared.
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Long before African Americans were granted their freedom in law, extremely brave and intelligent enslaved people were leading their own revolutions and freeing themselves from the shackles placed around their feet.
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From leading the way through treacherous swamps to disguising themselves as white people, these are some of the heroes of history we’re remembering this #Juneteenth.
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Learn more: theroot.com/ingenious-storie…
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