The Magnum guitarist died following diagnosis with a rare spinal condition, leaving behind a staggering body of work and huge affection amongst fans and industry peers
To celebrate the start of wedding season, The Root has launched “How We Do,” a two-week series centering Black love stories, commitment and nuptial style.
What I Learned From a Month Spent Trying to Like Running
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When I decided to spend a month trying to get myself to actually like running for the Lifehacker Fitness Challenge, I’ll admit that my expectations were low. And after my first run, they dropped even more than I thought possible. What followed over the next few weeks were a series of highs and lows, culminating in this conclusion: I don’t completely
like running yet, but I can actually tolerate it now, and I think I’ll grow to like it more with time.
Screenshot: Harper’s Bazaar (YouTube)
Yes, we know it’s only Tuesday, and therefore likely a little early to declare a highlight of the week but also we’re pretty sure the rare occasion of witnessing two of our favorite women in a conversation about protecting and uplifting Black women is worth the preemptive honor.
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As Black History Month ends, Women’s History Month soon begins, making a virtual meeting between a rising hip-hop star and an American political icon (who are not Cardi B and Bernie Sanders or Joe Biden) especially well-timed. Harper’s Bazaar had the good fortune of arranging an interview between Megan Thee Stallion and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.). Shoutout to features director and fellow dope Black woman Kaitlyn Greenidge, who moderated this landmark discussion, an exchange that began with Waters’ letter of encouragement following Meg’s op-ed for the New York Times last October, titled “Why I Speak Up for Black Women.”