The Root
Encyclopedia
The Root is an English-language online magazine
of African American culture
launched on January 28, 2008, by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Donald E. Graham
. The Root is owned by The Washington Post Company through its online subsidiary, The Slate Group
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Online magazine
An online magazine shares some features with a blog and also with online newspapers, but can usually be distinguished by its approach to editorial control...
of African American culture
African American culture
African-American culture, also known as black culture, in the United States refers to the cultural contributions of Americans of African descent to the culture of the United States, either as part of or distinct from American culture. The distinct identity of African-American culture is rooted in...
launched on January 28, 2008, by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Donald E. Graham
Donald E. Graham
Donald E. Graham is chief executive officer and Chairman of The Washington Post Company. He is also the director and chairman of Facebook Inc.- Early life :...
. The Root is owned by The Washington Post Company through its online subsidiary, The Slate Group
The Slate Group
The Slate Group is an online publishing entity established in June 2008 by The Washington Post Company. Among the publications overseen by The Slate Group are Slate, Slate V, The Root, The Big Money, and ForeignPolicy.com....
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