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Black Women

The Formula That Gets Black Women Awards

April 20, 2026

Hollywood is notorious for building on a constant narrative about Black womanhood and motherhood on the big screen. It’s a new script with just a different approach.…

More Than an Athlete: Angel Reese and the New Face of Black Femininity

April 14, 2026

Go Fly A Kite: The Blossom Kite Festival highlights Cherry Blossom Festivities in DC

April 1, 2026

Reporting While Black Vlog: Honoring Our Past, Changing Our Future

March 23, 2026

‘NAWI: Dear Future Me’ Moves Filmgoers to Help End Child Marriage

March 22, 2026

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The Root DC Editor Opens Up on Being Black and a Journalist

April 10, 2012

by Lauren McEwen - Stacy-Ann Ellis

“What they used to try to do with black folks in particular, is say ‘Are you…

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N.Y. Wins Again Without Star Players, But With Linsanity

February 27, 2012

by Jarondakie Patrick

Local basketball fans got a taste of “Linsanity” as Jeremy Lin helped the N.Y. Knicks claim…

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Residents and Georgetown University Still at Odds Over Campus Plan

November 25, 2011

by Taylor Johnson

Since the beginning of 2011, Georgetown University and the residents of the surrounding Georgetown and Burleith…

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Brown Babies’ Share Joy and Pain of German Connection

November 21, 2011

by Deniqua Campbell

New Documentary Highlights Mixed-Race Offspring of Soldiers Daniel Cardwell was a “brown Story.” The documentary is…

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Vintage Clothes Make New Fashion Statement

December 8, 2010

by Kira Seale

From high-waist jeans to Marilyn Monroe inspired dresses, vintage clothing proves that trends never disappear,…

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My Clammy Hands

November 13, 2010

by Nikole Riddick

A Personal Commentary “Miss Mary Mack, Mack, Mack all dressed in black, black, black with sliver…

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Students Divided about Casting Absentee Ballots for This Year’s Election

November 2, 2010

Candace Smith took the time to fill out an absentee ballot for this year’s midterm elections…

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Despite Competition, Campaign Volunteers Unite as Neighbors in Ward 5

September 15, 2010

by Brittany Johnson

With tents raised and signs prominently displayed, volunteers for Ward 5 candidates lined the sidewalk. The…

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Ward 4 Residents Won’t Vote and Tell

September 15, 2010

by Kimberly Jacobs

Some Ward 4 residents wouldn’t reveal whether they supported Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, D.C. Council Chair…

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Fenty, Gray Volunteers Push Their Man in Ward 5

September 11, 2010

by Brittany Johnson

Red, white, blue, yellow, green and orange colors stand out on campaign signs that outline the…

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Features - Page 13

The Formula That Gets Black Women Awards

Go Fly A Kite: The Blossom Kite Festival highlights Cherry Blossom Festivities in DC

Reporting While Black Vlog: Honoring Our Past, Changing Our Future

‘NAWI: Dear Future Me’ Moves Filmgoers to Help End Child Marriage

The Root DC Editor Opens Up on Being Black and a Journalist

N.Y. Wins Again Without Star Players, But With Linsanity

Residents and Georgetown University Still at Odds Over Campus Plan

Brown Babies’ Share Joy and Pain of German Connection

Vintage Clothes Make New Fashion Statement

My Clammy Hands

Students Divided about Casting Absentee Ballots for This Year’s Election

Despite Competition, Campaign Volunteers Unite as Neighbors in Ward 5

Ward 4 Residents Won’t Vote and Tell

Fenty, Gray Volunteers Push Their Man in Ward 5

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