Why White Men Are So Angry | Very Smart BrothasThe Root2024-10-16 | Why White Men Are So Angry | Very Smart BrothasWhats The Problem With Black Excellence? Summer Houses Preston Mitchum Despises ItThe Root2023-08-15 | What's the problem with Black excellence? Preston Mitchum of Summer House: Martha's Vineyard despises it. During Season One of the hit Bravo show, Preston defied consensus in the house around the often-used term. He sat down with The Root to explain what he meant.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootSmall Town Horror Story: The Killing of Latasha Harlins & The L.A. RiotsThe Root2023-08-14 | On this edition of Small Town Horror Story, the killing of Latasha Harlins and the L.A. Riots. In the aftermath of the police murder of Rodney King, 15-year-old Latasha Harlin's death ignited a wildfire of anger against the killing of Black people.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootThe Upshaws Are Back & So Is Tracy Morgan On The Stand Up Mic: TV Picks Of The WeekThe Root2023-08-14 | The Upshaws are back and so is Tracy Morgan on the stand-up mic. Wanda Sykes, Kim Fields, and Mike Epps return for Part 4 of the Netflix comedy series. Plus, Tracy Morgan is Takin' It Too Far on Max and more.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootNat Geos Jeff Jenkins On Facing Greatest Fears, Building A Plus Size Community & MoreThe Root2023-08-11 | On this edition of That's So Random, Nat Geo's Jeff Jenkins talks about facing his greatest fears, building a plus size community, and more. The travel journalist and host of National Geographic's Never Say Never dropped by to talk about body positivity and testing his physical abilities on TV.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootCan Donald Trump Serve As President From Prison? | Heres What You May Not KnowThe Root2023-08-11 | On this edition of Here's What You May Not Know, can Donald Trump serve as President from prison? The former President has been indicted on federal charges once again. But what if he won the election? What then?
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootMy Hip-Hop Story: Sway Calloway Felt Like a Superhero Living Through The Genres Early YearsThe Root2023-08-09 | On this edition of My Hip-Hop Story, Sway Calloway says he felt like a superhero living through the genre and culture's early years. The host of SiriusXM's Sway in the Morning recalls hip-hop in the Bay Area, the early MCs and movies that shaped him in our Hip-Hop: '73 Till Infinity series.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootLadies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Is Our TV Pick This WeekThe Root2023-08-08 | Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop is our Black TV Pick of the Week. This Netflix documentary highlights the women who changed the game. Also this week, hip-hop celebrations with LL Cool J, Ice T, and more.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootSmall Town Horror Story: OShea Sibleys Brutal MurderThe Root2023-08-08 | On this edition of Small Town Horror Story, the brutal murder of O'Shea Sibley. O’Shea Sibley was a professional dancer. On July 19th, 2023, Sibley didn’t know a fun spontaneous voguing bit would be his last performance.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootOutKasts Big Boi On Big RV Remix, His Celebrity Trailer Biz, & His Must-Have RV FeaturesThe Root2023-08-04 | On this episode of That's So Random, OutKast's Big Boi talks about Big RV Remix, his celebrity trailer biz, and his must-have RV features. Big Boi and his business partner, Janice Faison, star in Hulu's trailer and camper renovation show. Episode 10 features former basketball star Shaquille O'Neal.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootJordan & Preston From Summer House: Marthas Vineyard Tell All In a Game of SuperlativesThe Root2023-08-03 | Jordan and Preston from Summer House: Martha's Vineyard tell all in a game of superlatives. The Bravo reality show was just renewed for season two and the housemates tell us who they think is the messiest, most fun, best dancer and more.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootFor OutKast’s Big Boi, Hip-Hop Is The Voice Of the Youth | My Hip-Hop StoryThe Root2023-08-02 | On this edition of My Hip-Hop Story, Outkast's Big Boi tells us why hip-hop has always been the voice of the youth. As part of our Hip-Hop: '73 Till Infinity series, the Atlanta rapper details his musical influences and the moment he fell in love with hip-hop.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootA Simple Ponytail Hack for the Summer | Black HackThe Root2023-08-01 | A simple ponytail hack for the summer while the silk press is on pause. Between the blazing heat and dreaded frizz, there's just no reason to bother pressing your hair. This Black Hack's got all you natural hair girlies.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootMixtape Docu-Film & The Chi Season 6 Are Our TV Picks This WeekThe Root2023-08-01 | Our Black TV Picks this week are the docu-film Mixtape and season 6 of The Chi. The Paramount+ documentary explores the influence of mixtape culture on hip hop's growth. Plus, Showtime's The Chi returns.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootSmall Town Horror Story: A Shopping Scheme Gone Horribly WrongThe Root2023-08-01 | On this edition of Small Town Horror Story, a shopping scheme gone horribly wrong. 25-year-old Alicia Moore pulled up to Oviedo Mall in a white 2016 Lincoln, leaving her toddlers in the car. She couldn't have expected what ensued.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootCelia Rose Gooding Talks Strange New Worlds & Flying In An Elon Musk RocketThe Root2023-07-27 | Celia Rose Gooding talks Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and flying in an Elon Musk rocket. Gooding dishes on season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, LGBTQ+ rights, Star Wars, and much more on That's So Random (filmed before the SAG-AFTRA strike).
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootMy Hip-Hop Story: Celia Rose Gooding On The Strange New World Of Music That Redefined Pop CultureThe Root2023-07-26 | On this edition of My Hip-Hop Story, Celia Rose Gooding speaks about the strange new world of music that redefined Pop Culture. As part of our Hip-Hop: '73 Till Infinity series, the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds actress describes how she fell in love with hip hop over and over again.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootDulé Hill Talks The Wonder Years, Don Cheadle, & What Fans Mostly Approach Him ForThe Root2023-07-25 | On this edition of That's So Random, Dulé Hill talks The Wonder Years, Don Cheadle, and what fans mostly approach him for. Season two of The Wonder Years is currently airing on ABC. This episode of That's So Random was filmed before the SAG-AFTRA strike.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootZoe Saldana in Special Ops: Lioness Is Our TV Pick This WeekThe Root2023-07-24 | Our Black TV Pick of the Week is Zoe Saldana in Special Ops: Lioness. This week Zoe Saldana leads a team of spies and assassins. Plus, Anthony Mackie races for his life in Twisted Metal and more.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootSmall Town Horror Story: Carlee Russells Puzzling DisappearanceThe Root2023-07-24 | On this edition of Small Town Horror Story, Carlee Russell's puzzling disappearance. Twenty-five year old Carlee Russell went missing the evening of Thursday, July 13, 2023. Her disappearance sparked worry and controversy.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootJason Derulo Talks New Book, Origins of Whatcha Say, Fame & MoreThe Root2023-07-24 | On this edition of That's So Random, Jason Derulo talks about his new book, the origins of "Whatcha Say," fame, and more. The singer and songwriter's new book "Sing Your Name Out Loud: 15 Rules for Living Your Dream" is out now.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootThe Bachelorette, Charity Lawson, Spills The Tea On Finding Love & Loving KissesThe Root2023-07-21 | The Bachelorette, Charity Lawson, spills the tea on finding love and loving kisses. Lawson talks about favorite dates and more during the 20th season of the ABC reality dating show.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootJamie Foxx In Netflixs They Cloned Tyrone Is Our TV Pick of the WeekThe Root2023-07-20 | Jamie Foxx in Netflix's They Cloned Tyrone is our TV Pick of the Week. Foxx stars alongside John Boyega and Teyonah Parris in this comedic sci-fi mystery film about a government cloning conspiracy.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootSmall Town Horror Story: The Suicide of Sandra BlandThe Root2023-07-20 | On this edition of Small Town Horror Story, the "suicide" of Sandra Bland. Twenty eight-year-old Sandra Bland entered a Waller County jail. Three days later, she was found hanging from a plastic bag in her cell.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootJason Derulo Shares His G.O.A.T Rapper & Sings Missy Elliots Praises | My Hip Hop StoryThe Root2023-07-20 | As part of our Hip-Hop: '73 Till Infinity series, singer/songwriter Jason Derulo shares his earliest hip-hop memories from who his G.O.A.T. rapper is, to singing the praises of Missy Elliot.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootVivica A. Fox On The Interrogation Room, Iconic Roles, & Where Shed Hide A BodyThe Root2023-07-14 | On this edition of That's So Random, Vivica A. Fox talks about The Interrogation Room, iconic roles, and where she'd hide a body. Fox (Independence Day, Kill Bill) hosts a new true crime series that takes a look at how police interrogators get criminals to confess.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootMy Hip-Hop Story: Vivica A. Fox on Queen Latifah, Genre-Defining Style and the Greatest RappersThe Root2023-07-12 | On this edition of My Hip-Hop Story presented by Audible, Vivica A. Fox talks about working with Queen Latifah on Set It Off, genre-defining style, and the greatest rappers of all time in her opinion. As part of our Hip-Hop: '73 Till Infinity series, Vivica A. Fox takes us down memory lane to talk about the genre's influence in her life.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootA Classically Trained Chef Bet Big On Soul Food And Won | Securing the Bag: Chef Alisa ReynoldsThe Root2023-07-12 | On this edition of Securing the Bag, Chef Alisa Reynolds, host of the new Hulu series Searching for Soul Food, describes the sacrifices it took to build her success. The Hulu series sees Chef Alisa Reynolds visit places like Appalachia and Peru to find soul food in different parts of the world.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootComedian Michelle Buteau Talks Survival Of The Thickest, Controversial Comedians & MoreThe Root2023-07-11 | Comedian Michelle Buteau talks Survival Of The Thickest, controversial comedians, and more. The hilarious star of the new Netflix dramedy turned her essay book into a series. She dropped by to talk career and comedy on That's So Random.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootSmall Town Horror Story: The Prison Inmate Eaten Alive By InsectsThe Root2023-07-10 | On this edition of Small Town Horror Story, the prison inmate eaten alive by insects. LaShawn Thompson was arrested in June of 2022 for a misdemeanor. His time in prison was nothing short of a horror story.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootMichelle Buteau in Survival of the Thickest and The ESPYs Are Our TV Picks This WeekThe Root2023-07-10 | Michelle Buteau in Survival of the Thickest and The ESPYs are our Black TV Picks this week. Comedian Michelle Buteau leads her new Netflix comedy-drama. Plus, the ESPYs honors excellence in sports.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootTristan Wilds Talks AppleTV+s Swagger, The Wire, & DAngelo on Thats So RandomThe Root2023-07-10 | Tristan Wilds talks AppleTV+'s Swagger, The Wire, and D'Angelo on That's So Random. The star of the hit basketball series is back with season two. The drama is inspired by the life of NBA star Kevin Durant.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootSmall Town Horror Story: The Mysterious Death of Lauren Smith-FieldsThe Root2023-07-06 | On this edition of Small Town Horror Story, the mysterious death of Lauren Smith-Fields. A Bumble date took an inexplicable fatal turn between Lauren Smith-Fields and a 37-year-old white man.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootComedian & Average Joe Star, Deon Cole, Talks TV Writers StrikeThe Root2023-07-06 | Comedian and Average Joe star Deon Cole talks TV Writers Strike. Cole (Black-ish, Grown-ish) gives his opinion about the Writers Guild of America's demands for the TV networks, studios, and streamers.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootSmall Town Horror Story: The Woman Who Came Back From The DeadThe Root2023-07-03 | On this edition of Small Town Horror Story, the woman who came back from the dead. 30-year-old Essie Dunbar had fallen from an epileptic seizure and pronounced dead... except she wasn't.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootKizazi Moto: Generation Fire Is Our TV Pick Of The WeekThe Root2023-07-03 | Our Black TV Pick of the Week is Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire. The Disney+ series showcases 10 different afro-futuristic animated films inspired by the continents history and culture.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootShereé Whitfield Squashes Real Housewives of Atlanta Rumors & MoreThe Root2023-06-30 | Shereé Whitfield squashes Real Housewives of Atlanta rumors and more. The RHOA star joins That's So Random to talk about the drama and fame from her reality TV success.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootPersia White: Black Women Are The Most Powerful Plant-Based Consumers | Securing the BagThe Root2023-06-27 | From acting, to music, to vegan activism, Persia White describes the source of her creativity and passion on this episode of Securing the Bag. The Girlfriends star also talks about why there's an uptick in vegan diets amongst Black people. According to White, "Black women are the most powerful plant-based consumers." Plus, Persia gives her thoughts on if we'll ever see a Girlfriends reunion.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootDeon Cole Talks Average Joe, Black-ish, and What Hed Do With A Small FortuneThe Root2023-06-27 | Deon Cole talks Average Joe, Black-ish, and what he'd do with a small fortune. The comedian takes on a serious role as Joe Washington in BET+'s new dark thriller.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootSmall Town Horror Story: Juneteenth & The Aftermath of SlaveryThe Root2023-06-26 | On this edition of Small Town Horror Story, a look at Juneteenth & the aftermath of Slavery. Two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abe Lincoln, not all Black people became free.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootA Brief History Of How Liberia Became The First African RepublicThe Root2023-06-26 | Liberian musician Abraham P. "Detrench" Kallon gives a brief history how Liberia became the first African Republic and about the country's establishment in honor of Black unity and Juneteenth.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootIdris Elba in AppleTV+s Hijack is Whats Black On TV This WeekThe Root2023-06-26 | Idris Elba in AppleTV+'s Hijack is What's Black On TV this week. Elba is the only hope in this seven episode mini-series where he attempts to save the day on a hijacked airplane. Plus, Deon Cole and more this week.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootGabrielle Union & The Cast of The Perfect Find Define Black LoveThe Root2023-06-26 | Gabrielle Union and the cast of The Perfect Find define Black love. The Root hit the red carpet premiere of Netflix's new romantic comedy to talk to its stars about what love looks like to them.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootIm A Virgo Star Jharrel Jerome & Cast Talk True Astrological StereotypesThe Root2023-06-23 | I'm A Virgo star Jharrel Jerome and cast talk true astrological stereotypes. The stars of Boots Riley's Amazon Prime Video series share their zodiac sign and what's true to them about their sign.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootGrace Byers On Starring In The Blackening, Harlem, & Working With Taraji P. HensonThe Root2023-06-21 | On this edition of That's So Random, Grace Byers talks about starring in The Blackening, Harlem, and working with Taraji P. Henson. Byers (Prime Video's Harlem, Fox's Empire) stars in the all Black horror-comedy film directed by Barbershop's Tim Story.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootIf You Take One Lesson From Juneteenth, Let It Be This One | Antjuan SeawrightThe Root2023-06-20 | If you take one lesson from Juneteenth, let it be this one. Political strategist Antjuan Seawright draws a parallel between Juneteenth 1865 and the fight for freedom today.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootSamuel L. Jackson Returns As Nick Fury in Marvels Secret Invasion–Our TV Pick This WeekThe Root2023-06-20 | Our Black TV Pick of the Week is Samuel L. Jackson returning as Nick Fury in Marvel's Secret Invasion. An alien invasion, a celebration of Black pop culture, and Gabrielle Union are what's Black on TV this week.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootSmall Town Horror Story: The Tuskegee Medical Experimentation On Black MenThe Root2023-06-20 | On this edition of Small Town Horror Story, the Tuskegee Medical Experimentation on Black men. In 1932, 600 Black men in Tuskegee, Alabama were enrolled into a study by the doctors who were looking for a cure for syphilis.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootThe Blackening Cast Has Some Thoughts About Reparations & Changing the Face of HorrorThe Root2023-06-16 | The Blackening cast has some thoughts about reparations and changing the face of horror. The horror-comedy's all-Black cast talked to us about the film's impact and shared their Juneteenth reparations ideas.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootJuneteenth: Deon Cole Is Damn Serious About These ReparationsThe Root2023-06-15 | For Juneteenth, Deon Cole is damn serious about these reparations. The Black-ish star can be seen next in BET+'s Average Joe. But he's got some solutions to tide Black people over while we wait for the cash deposits.
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Follow us. twitter.com/TheRoot facebook.com/theRoot instagram.com/the.rootThis Juneteenth, Terry Crews, Has Something to Say About ReparationsThe Root2023-06-14 | This Juneteenth, Terry Crews, has something to say about reparations. The host of NBC's America's Got Talent gives his advice on useful reparations while we wait for the checks to come through.