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The Root Celebrates a New Era of Black Leadership and Influence with The 2025 Root 100 list to be announced November 6th
On Thursday, November 6th, The Root will announce the 2025 honorees of The Root 100, an annual ranking celebrating the most influential Black leaders in America who have made a significant impact in their fields and communities, across arts,...
“67”: Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year–What Does it Mean?
Agentic, aura farming, overtourism, tariff and tradwife round out the shortlist If you're a teacher, parent or spend any time around kids or teenagers (or maybe even if you don't), you've probably heard the term 67. It's been yelled from school bus windows and...
6th Annual Miss Juneteenth USA Scholarship Pageant: From Roots to Resilience
On October 11, 2025, young women from across the United States gathered in Texas City, Texas, to compete in the 6th Annual Miss Juneteenth USA Scholarship Pageant, themed “From Roots to Resilience.” This empowering event aims to educate the public and inspire young...
By the Numbers: The 2025 State Fair of Texas Economic, Agricultural, Entertainment, Community and Exhibitor Report
You may have heard that attendance was down at this year's State Fair of Texas. The numbers are in and the SFOT is doubling down on its claim otherwise. In a press release, the State Fair of Texas has shared official attendance and attraction numbers. As the Midway...
OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT – MULTI-AWARD-WINNING R&B ICON, SINGER-SONGWRITER & PRODUCER, D’ANGELO HAS PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 51
Multi-Award-Winning singer-songwriter, producer and R&B Icon, D’ANGELO passes away at the age of 51. Earlier today, shocking news broke and with it, the hearts of music lovers worldwide. Michael D'Angelo Archer known worldwide by his mononynm D' Angelo passed away...
ALLEN MEDIA GROUP’S HBCU GO AND NFL NETWORK MAKE HISTORY WITH FIRST-EVER SIMULCAST OF 2025 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASSIC
his historic simulcast partnership is a testament to the growing national recognition of HBCU athletics and the importance of amplifying the stories of these institutions.
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