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Sunday night (November 29) was a crowded one at Republic Lounge in Atlanta as Reginae Carter threw a ‘99 and 2000s themed birthday party, however the event didn’t go without criticism. Zonnique Pullins, daughter of Tamika ‘Tiny” Harris and stepdaughter of T.I., was in attendance with her boyfriend, Baltimore rapper …

After a spectacular pre-show that covered classic hits and what to be thankul for this holiday season, the 2020 Soul Train Awards kicked off in spectacular style. Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell have returned for the third time in a row to host the magnficent event that is set to feature performances from Babyface, Brandy, …

In order to maintain their businesses amid COVID-19, hotels have had to change their approach towards getting consumers to feel comfortable staying on their properties. While many have introduced remote work packages, overall travel has been down since March. To keep their doors open, large hotel corporations have begun to …

Johari DozierScreenshot: 11 Alive You know, instead of dunking on white mess, why don’t we feel good and focus on some Black positivity instead? For example, a Black man in Atlanta has been working to give underprivileged kids access to essential hygiene products. According to 11 Alive, Johari Dozier has …

Annie Lowrey explains in her latest: In the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, Congress provided forgivable loans to small businesses; sent $1,200 checks to most Americans; added gig workers to the unemployment-insurance system; and put a $600 weekly top-up on unemployment checks. “We’d never seen such a rapid and massive …

Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Monica added a significant notch to her already legendary music career. She was honored on Sunday night (Nov. 29) with the Lady of Soul Award at the 2020 Soul Train Awards. It’s the highest honor bestowed by the show for contribution to the music industry. “The …

Apparently, the Christmas spirit isn’t in Arkansas. According to TVH11, a Black man who lives in North Little Rock received a note from a white man who had an issue with him putting up decorations that included a Black Santa Claus. Chris Kennedy, who has been living in his Lakewood …

Photo: Sanctuaire So…did you get some R&R over the holiday weekend? If you’re like most of us here at The Root, you may need more than a long holiday to get yourself back to center, especially after the collective trauma of 2020. If this year has taught us anything, it’s …

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Security Strategies: Enhanced post-pandemic preparedness as digital communication dependency escalates  On their road to recovery from the pandemic, businesses face unique dilemmas. This includes substantial and entirely necessary investments in digital transformation, however tight budgets are making such endeavors difficult if not impossible. Businesses continue to struggle with pivots like …