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Brooklyn native Tiasia O’Brien is the co-founder of a new tech start-up, cocensus.io. (Photo: Seam Social Lab) The technology industry is known for its paucity of diversity. In an industry dominated by white men, the number of women in technology is dismal, and the number of small business owners led …

A group of activists is pressuring the NBA to oust Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores over his private equity firm’s investment in a prison telephone company. Amid a growing national referendum on criminal justice reform, Gores stepped down from the board of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art two …

According to Larry Brown Sports, ESPN’s Anthony Darelle “Booger” McFarland criticized the priorities of young Black NFL players, whom he feels prioritize their brand over their performance on the football field. Here’s how it started. Earlier this week, the Washington Football Team released their quarterback, Dwayne Haskins, who has been on …

Nikki Giovanni is one of the most world-renowned and celebrated poets, activists, and literary giants. A pioneer during the Black Arts Movement, her award-winning writings has permeated through the decades, lauding her as the ‘Poet of Black Revolution.’ Throughout her prolific career, the Fisk graduate has authored numerous poetry collections …

Lori Lightfoot speaks to the press outside of the polling place at the Saint Richard Catholic Church in Chicago, Illinois on April 2, 2019.Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP (Getty Images) Yesterday, we reported here at The Root that Anjanette Young agreed to a meeting with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as well as …

Editor’s Note: The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection here. The influenza pandemic that began in 1918 killed as many as 100 million people over two years. It was one of the deadliest disasters in history, and the one all subsequent …

Beyoncé is doing her part to help families out during the pandemic in 2021.  Beygood, the singer’s charitable organization, announced today (Dec. 22) that she will be giving out $5,000 grants to people facing foreclosures and evictions. To be considered to receive one, people will have to apply on Jan. …

Racial justice advocacy group, Color for Change, is doing its part to help Black entrepreneurs and brands survive through the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization has recently launched a new digital directory to help consumers discover Black-owned brands under various categories called the Black Business Green Book so consumers can patronize Black …

Photo: Anthony Montoya (Shutterstock) Local police along with the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are investigating a fire at a Black church in Springfield, Massachusetts. According to NBC News, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Presbyterian Church caught fire during the early hours of Monday …

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. A lot has happened this year. Today, we’re reflecting on what The Atlantic covered in 2020. …