The Roots

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Black Thought Wants to Speak Truth to Power

August 26, 2020

The legendary emcee of The Roots discusses fake news, coping with loss, and why it’s still a dope time to be alive.

A Very Personal (and Socially Distanced) Conversation With the Artist Cristina Martinez

July 31, 2020

High above the streets of New York City, the artist talks about her mural “The Roots,” Frida Kahlo, and the importance of Black and Brown bodies.