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The U.S. State Department confirmed on Monday (Oct. 18) that 16 of the missionaries kidnapped over the weekend in Haiti are U.S. citizens, CNN reports. “We have been in regular contact with senior Haitian authorities and will continue to work with them and inter-agency partners,” a State Department official said. …

It’s been 50 years since the premiere of Soul Train, but the legacy of the iconic music variety show is still very much alive. Launched in 1971 by Donald “Don” Cornelius, Soul Train was a groundbreaking weekly broadcast that revolutionized television by putting a national spotlight on Black music, style, …

Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock) What’s Blacker than Black Friday? The Root’s Blackity-Black list of Cyber Weekend deals from Black-owned and founded businesses, back for another year with fresh discounts and vendors! Settle in, get your browse on and enjoy some great deals along with your leftovers this weekend, whether shopping old …

When considering the history of American food, a few notable figures, such as James Beard and Julia Child, invariably come to mind. But our nation’s culinary roots are so much broader and more diverse than what can be captured by considering the work of such a small number of individuals. …

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By Blake Hutchison  What do you think of when you think of retirement? Perhaps you picture yourself digging your feet into warm sand while holding a piña colada, and/or envisioning more free time to pursue that dream project you’ve always put off. Perhaps the thought of retirement simply makes you cringe; …

Screenshot: AMC/SKY If you love mafia movies and are deeply invested in the Power universe, then you absolutely need to check out Gangs of London. When Finn Wallace, the boss of London, is killed, it sets off a chain reaction throughout the underworld that leaves no family unscathed. It’s up …

Photographs by Thea Traff About 20 years ago, I think, I started experiencing obscure emotions. Sometime around the winter of 2001, I started feeling gezelligheid, the cozy sense of being at home with friends while it’s storming outside. The following spring, I endured bouts of what the French call ilinx, …

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With December just around the corner, the time to get started on your gift-buying was yesterday. If you’re still searching, don’t fret, as there are many great options still available. Here are five hand-picked deals that will help you navigate the holiday gift-buying maze. You might also find a deal for yourself …