

3 Black Women Advance to US Open Semifinals
Angela Helm- The Root For the first time in U.S. Open history, three black women have advanced to the quarterfinal round; and, in this...


Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. and Legendary Gospel Artist Pastor Shirley Caesar to Headline CBCF Annu
Nationwide--Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. (COGIC), Charles Edward Blake Sr. and legendary GRAMMY® award-winning...


The Passing of Longtime Pomona Resident Donnie Joe Washington
Pomona, CA--Family, friends and the community will celebrate the life, legacy and love of Donnie Joe Washington who recently passed away....


Etiquette Excursion with Mona Johnson
Claremont, CA--I know many of you have asked yourself, “Why do we have etiquette and why do we accept the rules of etiquette?” It is a...


Where To Start As A First-Time Entrepreneur
More and more people are drawn t.o entrepreneurship in order to have more autonomy over their careers and lifestyles, but sometimes, the...


How to Create Effective Content for Shrinking Attention Spans
BY ARASH ASLI Do I have your attention? Good. The idea that our attention spans are increasingly shrinking is one we hear all the time....


Expert Tips for Building Your Personal Brand on Facebook
BY JOHN LINCOLN While there are many ways to build your personal brand online, one of the best ways to do so is by marketing on Facebook....


When Dancing Soothes the Soul
Bassey Ikpi- The Root I’ve always loved to dance. I’d spend hours transfixed whenever dancers from the ballet or Soul Train were on TV....


Let it Flow
Water isn’t only for drinking—it’s key to all biological processes. We begin life floating in a pool of amniotic fluid, the earliest...


3 Unexpected Things That Can Help Small Businesses Thrive
With most Americans employed by small businesses, the success of these operations is crucial to drive the economy and grow the job...