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Illustration for Trust, Consistency, and Accountability : Darnell Moore, David Johns, and Steven Pargett Discuss Black Liberation, Movement Work, and Love at iThe Root Institute/i

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'Trust, Consistency, and Accountability' : Darnell Moore, David Johns, and Steven Pargett Discuss Black Liberation, Movement Work, and Love at The Root Institute

Jessica Moulite

Illustration for Our Activism Has to Have Legs: Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Monique Judge and Chloë Cheyenne Say That Movement Building Must Go Beyond Social Media

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'Our Activism Has to Have Legs': Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Monique Judge and Chloë Cheyenne Say That Movement Building Must Go Beyond Social Media

Illustration for The Movement Will Be Intersectional: Tarana Burke on Inclusion, Integrity and the Evolution of Me Too

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The Movement Will Be Intersectional: Tarana Burke on Inclusion, Integrity and the Evolution of Me Too

Politics & Voter ProtectionThe Root Institute

Illustration for Fair Fights Stacey Abrams on How We Can Protect Our Right to Vote

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Fair Fight's Stacey Abrams on How We Can Protect Our Right to Vote

The right to vote is one that has been fought over, died over and challenged again and again, as it was expanded to include African Americans and women after being something only for those who were white and male. While Fair Fight’s Stacey Abrams…

Danielle C. Belton

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The 'Best' Woman: A Thinkpiece About Kamala Harris Thinkpieces

Michael Harriot

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Who's Who at The Root Institute

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Illustration for Democracy Is at Stake: Glynda Carr, Judith Browne Dianis and Rashad Robinson on Wielding Black Political Power at iThe Root Institute/i

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'Democracy Is at Stake': Glynda Carr, Judith Browne Dianis and Rashad Robinson on Wielding Black Political Power at The Root Institute

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'We Have Been the Table Shakers': Rep. Ayanna Pressley Uplifts Black Women and Honors the Late Rep. John Lewis in Conversation at The Root Institute

Entertainment & CultureThe Root Institute

Illustration for Joy Is at the Forefront of Our Culture: Chloe and Maud Arnold, Phil Augusta Jackson and Michael Harriot Talk Black Joy During Times of Crisis

'Joy Is at the Forefront of Our Culture': Chloe and Maud Arnold, Phil Augusta Jackson and Michael Harriot Talk Black Joy During Times of Crisis

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'How Will Art Sit in Other People's Hearts?': Aloe Blacc, Arisha Hatch and Kierna Mayo Break Down How Art Transforms Our Lives at The Root Institute

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'Billie Holiday Is Probably One of Our First Civil Rights Leaders': Lee Daniels Discusses His Upcoming Biopic at The Root Institute

Tonja Renée Stidhum

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Ava DuVernay Talks to The Root Institute on How She Creates Art that Makes A Difference

Danielle C. Belton

Health & WealthThe Root Institute

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The Health of Our Communities Begins With Black Women: Planned Parenthood’s Alexis McGill Johnson, Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, and EHE Health's Joy Altimare Join The Root Institute

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'We Have Got to Make Sure We Are Flexing, Showing Our Power': Cory Booker Gets Political About Wealth Building in a Crisis at The Root Institute

Danielle C. Belton

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'We Don't Talk About This at Home': Taraji P. Henson Gets Real About Our Mental Health at The Root Institute

Danielle C. Belton

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Taraji P. Henson Talks Mental Health, While Cory Booker Takes on the Health of Our Finances at The Root Institute

Danielle C. Belton

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Illustration for Trust, Consistency, and Accountability : Darnell Moore, David Johns, and Steven Pargett Discuss Black Liberation, Movement Work, and Love at iThe Root Institute/i

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'Trust, Consistency, and Accountability' : Darnell Moore, David Johns, and Steven Pargett Discuss Black Liberation, Movement Work, and Love at The Root Institute

Jessica Moulite

Illustration for Our Activism Has to Have Legs: Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Monique Judge and Chloë Cheyenne Say That Movement Building Must Go Beyond Social Media

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'Our Activism Has to Have Legs': Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Monique Judge and Chloë Cheyenne Say That Movement Building Must Go Beyond Social Media

Illustration for The Movement Will Be Intersectional: Tarana Burke on Inclusion, Integrity and the Evolution of Me Too

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The Movement Will Be Intersectional: Tarana Burke on Inclusion, Integrity and the Evolution of Me Too

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Beyond the Buzz: Vernā Myers and Reggie Van Lee Chat Diversity and Inclusion at The Root Institute