Tennessee’s attempt to whitewash “Roots” was stopped — for now
A few months ago I found a paperback copy of George Orwell’s “1984” on a city bus. I opened it ...
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Christian nationalists pray for a return to America’s “Christian roots”
Thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington on Sunday for “Rededicate 250,” a massive 8-hour prayer rally blending worship ...
Pope Leo XIV’s Creole Roots Tell a Story of New Orleans
One day in June 1900, a census taker visited the New Orleans home of Joseph and Louise Martinez, Pope Leo ...
Peter Wolf on “warming up” to The Beatles, his musical roots and his memoir, “Waiting on the Moon”
Legendary rock musician and frontman Peter Wolf joined host Kenneth Womack to talk about discovering obscure songs, “warming up” to ...
“SNL” is a haven for straight white guys, yet its NYC roots make it queerer than its peers
In 1975, the year "Saturday Night Live" premiered, nearly 70% of Americans said they believed that homosexuality was always wrong. ...
The roots of Donald Trump’s fixation with South Africa
Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order stopping all aid to South Africa and offering refugee status to ...
“Ribbons of Rust” revisits The Beatles’ roots and the sounds that shaped them
In terms of legacy-making months, February has always been good to The Beatles. The band’s triumphant 1964 appearance on "The ...
TBT: TV Miniseries ‘Roots’ Rocked The Country
I was in college as a freshman when "Roots" aired, and it resonated throughout the school and the country. Many ...
The deep roots of Americans’ hatred of their health care system
Support independent journalism that matters — become a Vox Member today.The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was met by ...
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