At The Root, we’re all about celebrating everything that is amazing about Black literature, which is why we launched our inaugural It’s Lit Awards this year. And when we called on you to help us choose the best in Black books of 2022, you showed up and showed out. We asked, and you answered. Here […]
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At The Root, we’re all about celebrating everything that is amazing about Black literature, which is why we launched our inaugural It’s Lit Awards this year. And when we called on you to help us choose the best in Black books of 2022, you showed up and showed out. We asked, and you answered. Here […]
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At The Root, we’re all about celebrating everything that is amazing about Black literature, which is why we launched our inaugural It’s Lit Awards this year. And when we called on you to help us choose the best in Black books of 2022, you showed up and showed out. We asked, and you answered. Here […]
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At The Root, we’re all about celebrating everything that is amazing about Black literature, which is why we launched our inaugural It’s Lit Awards this year. And when we called on you to help us choose the best in Black books of 2022, you showed up and showed out. We asked, and you answered. Here […]
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Photo: F.J. Jimenez (Getty Images) At The Root, we’re all about celebrating everything that is amazing about Black literature, which is why we launched our inaugural It’s Lit Awards this year. And when we called on you to help us choose the best in Black books of 2022, you showed up and showed out. We […]
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Toni Morrison smiles in her office at Princeton University in New Jersey, while being interviewed by reporters on October 7, 1993.Photo: Don EMMERT / AFP (Getty Images) Before Women’s History Month, or as we like to call it ‘round these parks—Black Women’s History Month—comes to a close, we here at The Root felt it fitting […]
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Screenshot: Amazon.com The 1993 film What’s Love Got to Do With It? is the story of Tina Turner’s rise to stardom from her Tennessee church choir, including the pain she endured at the hands of her abusive husband/manager, Ike Turner. The screenplay was inspired by the 1986 book, “I, Tina.” If you didn’t read the […]
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae attend the “Hidden Figures” New York special screening on December 10, 2016 in New York City. Photo: Noam Galai (Getty Images) As a lover of literature, I’m not always crazy about seeing books adapted for the big screen. But every […]
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae attend the “Hidden Figures” New York special screening on December 10, 2016 in New York City. Photo: Noam Galai (Getty Images) As a lover of literature, I’m not always crazy about seeing books adapted for the big screen. But every […]
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae attend the “Hidden Figures” New York special screening on December 10, 2016 in New York City.Photo: Noam Galai (Getty Images) As a lover of literature, I’m not always crazy about seeing books adapted for the big screen. But every now […]
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Photo: wavebreakmedia (Shutterstock) You may have just put your Christmas decorations away, but Valentine’s Day is almost here. And if you need a little help getting in touch with your romantic side, a good book can help you get there. Even if you’re someone who usually prefers mystery or thrillers, there’s nothing like a beautiful […]
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Cree MylesPhoto: Courtesy of the subject The power of social media has allowed everyday people from every corner of the world to influence our taste in just about everything, including music, fashion, beauty and food. Now, one avid reader is turning her love of literature into a vibrant online community that’s all about Black books. […]
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Photo: wavebreakmedia (Shutterstock) You may have just put your Christmas decorations away, but Valentine’s Day is almost here. And if you need a little help getting in touch with your romantic side, a good book can help you get there. Even if you’re someone who usually prefers mystery or thrillers, there’s nothing like a beautiful […]
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