by Tasha Durrett; featured photo by Stu Maxey Advocacy looks like a lot of things. It can be protesting in the streets or working directly with...
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Judge Mathis’ Daughter Speaks Out About Mental Health
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Jade Mathis knows what it’s like to be a Black woman living with depression. Mathis, 36, the oldest child of the famous syndicated TV Judge Greg...
Uvalde Showed Us Once Again That Cops Are Useless. When Will They Finally Be Defunded?The Root
Every detail about how police delayed action from stopping a mass shooter in Uvalde, Texas on May 24 is more gut-wrenching than the last. When an...
The Glow Up Style Awards: Health & WellnessThe Root
Health and wellness is all about looking and feeling your best. But for people of color, that’s not always easy to do. Racial disparities in health...
The Glow Up Style Awards: Reader’s ChoiceThe Root
Because we know that we as a people are our own style inspiration, we decided to invite our readers to nominate people who they feel always...
Three Interview Questions You Must Ask Before Accepting the JobThe Root
Looking for a job can be like looking for love. Before you go into a new relationship, you need to know who you’re dealing with. A 2021 Glassdoor...
Texas Congressman Blames Rap Music and Video Games, Not Guns For Texas ShootingThe Root
Senate Republicans will blame anything else if it means getting away from passing common-sense gun control legislation. Despite the evidence that...
The Glow Up Style Awards: HairThe Root
From braids to weaves to locks to afros, hair is a big part of who we are as Black people. In ancient African societies, the way a person wore their...
Exclusive: Blair Underwood on the Buffalo Soldiers, Growing Up in a Military Family and Telling the Untold Stories of Black PeopleThe Root
Everyone knows Blair Underwood right? Golden Globe-nominated and award-winning actor, he’s known for his roles in popular TV shows like L.A. Law and...
The Glow Up 50 Style Awards Celebrates Our FabulousnessThe Root
For the last three years, we at The Root have taken a moment to recognize the artists, influencers, fashionistas and hair gurus who inspire us to...
Learn The Secrets of Black Billionaires: Oprah Winfrey (Lesson 1)The Root
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most successful women in the world. She’s a true life, inspirational rags to riches story. The way her career evolved...
The Glow Up 50 Style Awards: ImageThe Root
The category of image is one that celebrates Blackness as a whole. These individuals endlessly uplift and celebrate us the way we are: smart,...
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Vinegar Hill and In My Humble Opinion Receive Grant from American Press Institute
Vinegar Hill and In My Humble Opinion Radio Talk Show, two Black community outlets in Charlottesville, Virginia, have received a grant from the American Press Institute to host a quarterly series of conversations called "Can I Talk to You, Cville?" The events will...
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You Can Grow Food in Your Own Backyard: Exploring the Meaning of Food Justice in Charlottesville
by Channing J. Mathews As an avid patron of Black food and wine in the greater Charlottesville area, I am always on the hunt for a new spot to highlight and bring more visitors to our Black owned businesses. But last month's adventure took me on a more deeply...
Jay Simple’s Exhibition to Challenge Construction of the American Dream
On September 14th, TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image will present a solo exhibition by visual artist Jay Simple. The exhibition, titled Where the Young Bols Rumble, calls into question the construction of the American Dream and who it was intended to...
Charlottesville Black Business Expo Returns to IX Art Park on September 22
The 7th annual Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Business Expo is back! This free event will take place on Friday, September 22, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at IX Art Park. The Expo will feature more than 30 booths operated by Black-owned businesses, as well as three panel...
Tonsler Leauge Finishes Another Amazing Season
The Tonsler Basketball League (formerly BCBA) is a beloved institution in Charlottesville, Virginia. For several years, it has provided a safe and inclusive space for people of all ages and skill levels to come together and play the game they love. This year's...
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