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Black Friday Who? Here Are Black-owned Businesses to Support This Small Business Saturday

As you get into the spirit of holiday shopping, don't forget to show a little love to these Black-owned brands

Angela Johnson

PublishedNovember 25, 2022

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A Little Fragrance Wax That Goes A Long Way

This week we reviewed I Am Eido's Cire de Perfum Ayo scent and its companion travel medallion. Is it a hot buy?

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Black Friday Deal: These Bose Quietcomfort Headphones Are 24% Off

Comfortably noise-cancelling in four muted colors.

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PublishedNovember 24, 2022

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2022 Midterm Election Black Winners and Losers [Updated]

The Root takes a look at the results from important races from across the country.

Murjani Rawls

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18 Restaurants in 18 Cities to Visit This Black Thanksgiving [Update]

Not in the mood to cook this Thanksgiving? No worries because we got you covered. Check out these restaurants near…

Amira Castilla

PublishedNovember 24, 2022

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A Look Inside The 2022 National Portrait Gala

The Root was invited to attend this year's gala and celebrities weren't shy about showing their love for us.

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Hav & Mar And Red Rooster's Chef Marcus Samuelsson Plays That's So Random

The famed chef dropped by to talk about his new restaurant, a new audio series titled, "Seat At The Table," and much more.

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Elon Musk Belittles Black Twitter and His Black Employees

It's another sad chapter in his brief ownership of the company.

Keith Reed

PublishedNovember 24, 2022

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Black Thanksgiving Game Ideas To Get you Through Even The Most Awkward Dinners

Whether it's Spades or Uno or monopoly, we have you covered for post-dinner game night.

Jessica Washington

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11/23/22

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11/23/22

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Black Friday Deals: Let Your TV Double as a Work of Art With Samsung's The Frame for $400 off

Save 18% on Samsung's cleverly named "The Frame" lineup of QLED TVs for Black Friday.

Joe Tilleli

PublishedNovember 23, 2022

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Even More Beloved Black Banned Books You Must Read Now [UPDATED]

We made a list of Black books beloved by readers everywhere, but that are also heavily targeted by conservatives

Angela Johnson

PublishedNovember 23, 2022

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Texas High School Investigating Alleged Monkey Chants Toward Black Player During Basketball Game

The alleged chants happened at Marble Falls High School as a Black player from East Central High School shot free…

Murjani Rawls

PublishedNovember 23, 2022

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Please Don't Add Marshmallows In Your Sweet Potatoes This Thanksgiving. That's Just Wrong

This holiday travesty is not adding anything good to your life.

Stephanie Holland

PublishedNovember 23, 2022

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Best Black Friday Deals of the Day: Apple MacBook Air, LG OLED C1 Series 65" 4K Smart TV, Beats Studio Buds, PC Gaming Laptops, Zinus Memory Foam Mattresses & More

Check out the best deals of the day for Friday, November 25, 2022.

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PublishedNovember 23, 2022

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Pennsylvania Republicans Are Trying To Kick Black Philadelphians In The Teeth Before They Leave Office

PA voters rejected the GOP bigly, and so the losers are retaliating against Black and brown voters in the state's…

Keith Reed

PublishedNovember 23, 2022

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Stud Farms, Sex Puppies And Tax Breaks: Herschel Walker's Senate Campaign Can't Get Any Wilder

The whole thing looks funny in the light, until you consider how deadly serious it all is.

Keith Reed

PublishedNovember 23, 2022

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WTF: Kanye West Showed Yeezy and Adidas Staff Explicit Photos of Kim Kardashian?

Former Yeezy employees claim Ye showed staff his sex tapes, explicit photos of Kim Kardashian and would play porn…

Noah A. McGee

PublishedNovember 23, 2022

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A Young Woman Requests to Watch Her Father's Execution

Despite not seeing him for 17 years, the woman wants to be by her father's side as he takes his last breath.

Kalyn Womack

PublishedNovember 23, 2022

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Lawmakers Voice Concerns Over Alleged Instances of Racism At Chicago College of Dentistry

Three lawmakers sent a letter to the university of Illinois at Chicago president to address alleged infractions…

Murjani Rawls

PublishedNovember 23, 2022

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Mother of Shanquella Robinson Says Black Twitter Kept the Case from Going Cold

Social media speculations on the alleged murder gathered the FBI’s attention.

Kalyn Womack

PublishedNovember 23, 2022

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