The Root 100 is taking place once again at Harlem’s illustrious Apollo Theatre on December 5. The event will feature unforgettable performances, as we honor Black excellence. From host Roy Wood Jr. to appearances from the likes of Jon Batiste…
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Deborah Roberts’ New Book Is a Love Letter to Teachers
Good Morning America correspondent Deborah Roberts is doing her part to make teachers across the nation feel valued. Her new book, Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life, is dedicated to educators who made an impact. “Lessons…
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Happy Founders Day: 6 Quotes From Notable Members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Rooted in tenets of brotherhood, scholarship and service, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 9, 1914. The founders of the organization—A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown—sought to build…
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Rep. John Lewis & Other Notable Members of Phi Beta Sigma
On this day in 1914, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Howard University by three young African-American students—A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse and Charles I. Brown—as a medium to deliver service to the general community. The organization’s…
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