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Racism backlash erupts as William and Kate visit Boston

December 7, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     The controversy erupted Wednesday when a Black advocate for survivors of domestic abuse said a senior member of the royal household interrogated her about her origins during a reception at the palace for people working to end violence against women. Coverage of the issue filled British media on Thursday, clouding a much-anticipated visit the prince hoped will highlight his environmental credentials and show that the monarchy is still relevant in a multi-cultural world. […]

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Michelle Obama, The Root 100 2022’s #1 Honoree, Gives Us All The Feels As She Discusses Life, Love and Her New Book

December 7, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     It came as no surprise to any of us at The Root when former First Lady Michelle Obama decisively took the top spot on this year’s Root 100 list. Between the triumphant release of her second book, The Light We Carry, and her proactive efforts before the midterm elections to persuade all of us to exercise our right to vote, Mrs. Obama’s influence and impact in 2022 have been a master class in how to leverage your platform for good. […]

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Black Actress wants to Encourage Young Women to Live Their Dreams

December 7, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Broadway star, dancer, and actress Tiffany Daniels, who has appeared on shows like “General Hospital”, “Big Bang Theory”, “NCIS”, and “Criminal Minds”, is most in her element when she is on the set of comedy series “That Girl Lay Lay”, a TV show for teens on “Nickelodeon” (airing Thursday nights), where she doesn’t take herself too seriously, sees the future in young girls and encourages confidence in her young co-stars Alaya High and Gabrielle Nevaeh Green. Raised by her mom in San Diego, with films like “LA LA Land” and Make your Move under her belt and a background in professional sports as an LA Chargers and LA Lakers girl, Tiffany wants to change the way Black women are seen and inspire young girls to pursue their dreams. […]

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Refocusing America’s Pursuit of Perfection

December 7, 2022 Carma Henry 0

While our legislative wins were impressive and unprecedented, the pundits remained focused on the noise and name calling. They bought into the dire predictions that the voters would turn Democrats out in droves. I was often asked, “What would it take to get beyond the acrimony?” My answer was always the same, “a definitive election, one in which massive numbers of Americans would step outside their comfort zones.” […]