Peter J. Rickards

9/20/21

The Root Brings Our Community's Activists, Artists and Great Minds Together for The Root Institute 2021

The Root presents, The Root Institute 2021, in partnership with Target.

9/16/21

'For Me, He Was Superman': Rasheda Ali Gets Deeply Personal About Her Father in New Muhammad Ali Documentary

Rasheda Ali is one of the main voices featured in the upcoming Ken Burns' documentary, Muhammad Ali.

9/8/21

Director of Rick James Doc Shares Stories Behind Some of his Most Iconic Music

Sacha Jenkins, director of Bitchin’: the Sound and Fury of Rick James, discusses the artist's music for our 'Most…

9/3/21

Before Hip-Hop Embraced 'The Chronic' There Was Rick James' 'Mary Jane'

Sacha Jenkins discusses the impact of 'Mary Jane' and his new documentary Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James.

8/27/21

This Black-Owned Business Is Bringing Plant-Based 'Soul Food' to Black Communities

Plant-based diets are on the rise, and this vegan company is gaining support from stars like Lizzo and Chris Paul.

6/10/21

Black Joy and Plants: A Guide to Growing Into a Plant Parent

Plant ownership among Black people is on the rise, and the founder of 'Soul Sista Plants' has some easy tips to turn…

5/27/21

The Little-Known Story of Bill Traylor, One of America's Most Important Artists of the 20th Century

Bill Traylor’s extraordinary life story is American history. The self-taught artist began his unique drawings in…

4/19/21

You're Not Hallucinating: Black People Are Being Left Out of the Psychedelic Renaissance

Psychedelic drugs are becoming much more widely accepted as a safer alternative to common pharmaceutical drugs for…

2/27/21

Black Dog Lovers? The Complex Relationship Between Black folks and Man’s Best Friend

You know those videos where the dad, who didn’t want the dog at first, slowly becomes his friend? Yeah, that’s me…

2/1/21

Black Female Artists Are Taking Over in 2021: The Art Exhibitions You Need to See

This year, many shows will focus on work by Black female artists. The video above features six solo exhibitions…

10/28/20

'The Intersection of Racial Justice and Immigrant Rights': Why Immigration Is an Issue Black Voters Should Care About in 2020

Nana Gyamfi has the 2020 election on the brain, specifically what the future holds for Black immigrant populations…

10/19/20

Saving Lives on the Frontlines: 3 Root 100 Honorees Names You Need to Know

Each year, The Root 100 list celebrates Black achievement by honoring the top pioneers, leaders, activists, and…

9/25/20

It's National Comic Book Day! Here are the Best Comic Books by Black Creators Right Now

It’s National Comic Book Day and what better way to celebrate than to get into these groundbreaking comics by Black…

7/22/20

Don't Ignore the Black and Deaf: Why Police Violence Is a Huge Danger and Other Ways the Community Is Marginalized

Deaf Americans are often left out of conversations about equality and justice. Police brutality, incarceration and…

6/3/20

A Black Psychologist's Guide to Talking With Your Children About Race and Police Violence

Every black family has to have “the talk” at some point. Lord knows the opportunity keeps presenting itself and most…

5/11/20

Battle of the Dons: A Compilation of Don Lemon's Pettiest Trump Moments

As I write this, Trump is probably still rage tweeting about the first black president. We all wish Barack Obama…

5/4/20

From Lee Everett to Lucius Fox: The Black Actor Who Has Voiced Gaming’s Most Memorable Characters

Meet Dave Fennoy, the man behind the voice of some of the most popular video game characters around. The…

4/23/20

Ramadan 2020 and COVID-19: How Will Black Muslims Be Affected?

Ramadan begins this evening, and for many Muslims around the world, the holiday will look a lot different this year.

3/26/20

How This Black Woman Is Helping Advance Black Pathways Toward Financial Freedom

Thasunda Brown Duckett is considered one of the most powerful women in banking. She is currently the CEO of Chase…

3/24/20

A Seat at the Bar Table: Meet Two Black Women Who Are Taking on the Male-Dominated Craft Beer Industry

When you think of the craft brewing industry or even beer consumption in general, you might picture a white man with…

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