Monique Judge

9/24/21

The Root Institute 2021: Generation X Are the Original Influencers

Say what you want about the so-called 'forgotten generation,' but we created the culture.

9/22/21

The Root Institute 2021: Storytelling Is a Revolutionary Act

The Root's Michael Harriot and Monique Judge do a deep dive into storytelling and how it can impact change more than…

9/9/21

Former White House Press Secretary, Who Never Gave a Press Briefing, Suddenly Has a Lot to Say

Stephanie Grisham served as Trump’s press secretary for 9 months before being fired in April 2020.

8/13/21

<i>Auntie Unfiltered</i> Gets Advice for Success From Kandi Burruss

Auntie Unfiltered Gets Advice for Success From Kandi Burruss

Kandi has managed to stay culturally relevant for multiple decades. She shares some of the wisdom she has gathered…

7/23/21

<i>Auntie Unfiltered </i>Chats With Younger Millennials About Life

Auntie Unfiltered Chats With Younger Millennials About Life

I wanted to find out what is on the minds of younger millennials these days, so I asked and found out.

7/9/21

<i>Auntie Unfiltered</i> Plays 'Black Ass Game' With Michael Harriot

Auntie Unfiltered Plays 'Black Ass Game' With Michael Harriot

I just had to find out where my friend stands on important issues.

7/2/21

<i>Auntie Unfiltered</i> and Uncle Michael Discuss White Fragility

Auntie Unfiltered and Uncle Michael Discuss White Fragility

At the root of the whole Critical Race Theory fake debate is a whole lot of hurt white feelings.

6/25/21

<i>Auntie Unfiltered</i> With Uncle Michael Harriot

Auntie Unfiltered With Uncle Michael Harriot

The Root's resident auntie and uncle sat down together to discuss Critical Race Theory and the new COINTELPRO…

6/18/21

Auntie Unfiltered Has a Fangirl Moment With Stephanie Mills

The legendary singer and her soul-stirring vocals have been a part of my life since I was a child.

6/11/21

Auntie Unfiltered Discusses the 'Panic After the Panny'

We have been waiting more than a year for the world to open back up. Now that it's here, are we truly ready?

6/4/21

Auntie Unfiltered, Bevy Smith, and the Joys of Finding Yourself After 40

I had a ball during my 20s and 30s. I did all the shit you are “supposed” to do as a young adult during the 90s and…

5/24/21

Dr. Anthony Fauci Speaks to <i>The Root</i> About the COVID-19 Vaccines

Dr. Anthony Fauci Speaks to The Root About the COVID-19 Vaccines

For Black people, medical care in this country has been fraught with a tangled history of lack of access and an…

5/21/21

<i>Auntie Unfiltered</i> Chats With Holly Robinson Peete About Parenting a Neurodivergent Child

Auntie Unfiltered Chats With Holly Robinson Peete About Parenting a Neurodivergent Child

I am not a parent; I am simply an auntie.

5/14/21

<i>Auntie Unfiltered</i> and Toccara Jones Celebrate the Big-Bodied Girls

Auntie Unfiltered and Toccara Jones Celebrate the Big-Bodied Girls

“Titties are supposed to hang.”

5/11/21

Prosecutors Will Seek Death Penalty, Hate Crime Charges for Atlanta Spa Shooter

The man accused of killing eight people—including six Asian women—in a shooting spree at three Atlanta-area spas has…

5/7/21

Danielle Young Tells <i>Auntie Unfiltered</i> Her Best Tips for Making Big Career Moves on Your Own

Danielle Young Tells Auntie Unfiltered Her Best Tips for Making Big Career Moves on Your Own

“You are an individual. You are you because you are you,” The Root alum Danielle Young told Auntie Unfiltered. You…

4/30/21

Auntie Unfiltered Discusses Securing the Bag With Kandi Burruss

Kandi Burruss has been in the game a long time. She has had success as a member of the group Xscape; as a songwriter…

4/23/21

Auntie Unfiltered Chats With Iyanla Vanzant

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with the Queen of fixing lives, Iyanla Vanzant.

4/21/21

What Looks Like Justice Is Just Accountability on an Ordinary Day

Derek Chauvin was found guilty of all charges for the murder of George Floyd.