The Root

Dr. Ivory A. Toldson Appointed as Chief of Research for Concentric Educational Solutions

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BALTIMORE, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Educational Solutions (Concentric), the leading student support services provider partnering with school districts to tackle barriers to student success including chronic absenteeism, a sense of belonging, and unfinished learning, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Ivory A. Toldson as its new Chief of Research. Dr. Toldson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, further solidifying the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality research-driven solutions to schools nationwide.

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  • Dr. Toldson is a renowned researcher in education, with a proven track record of conducting impactful research and advancing educational equity initiatives.
  • Prior to joining Concentric, Dr. Toldson was the national director of Education Innovation and Research for the NAACP.
  • Commenting on Dr. Toldson's appointment, Dr. David Heiber, founder and CEO of Concentric Educational Solutions, stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ivory Toldson to our team.
  • Dr. Toldson expressed his enthusiasm for joining Concentric Educational Solutions, saying, "I'm thrilled to join the Concentric team to elevate the status quo in education.

National Press Club and Project Healthy Minds Partner to Host First-of-its-Kind Event to Highlight Mental Health in Journalism & Across Corporate America, Sept. 30

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just over a week from World Mental Health Day, the National Press Club and Project Healthy Minds , a Millennial- and Gen-Z-driven non-profit, are convening one of the first ever discussions about mental health and wellbeing in journalism on Friday, September 30, at the National Press Club.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just over a week from World Mental Health Day, the National Press Club and Project Healthy Minds , a Millennial- and Gen-Z-driven non-profit, are convening one of the first ever discussions about mental health and wellbeing in journalism on Friday, September 30, at the National Press Club.
  • The first discussion will explore the mental health journeys of journalists in today's world.
  • The second session will cover mental health as the next big issue for bureau chiefs, CEOs, CHROs, boards, and investors.
  • National Press Club Vice President and Axios Managing Editor of Standards and Training Eileen Drage O'Reilly will moderate the conversation.

12th-Annual Root 100: Most Influential African Americans of 2021

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today The Root , a G/O Media brand and one of the largest sites covering Black news, politics, culture and opinion, announced the selection of its 12th-annual Root 100 List , featuring one hundred of the most influential African American innovators, public figures, community leaders, change agents, and activists of 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today The Root , a G/O Media brand and one of the largest sites covering Black news, politics, culture and opinion, announced the selection of its 12th-annual Root 100 List , featuring one hundred of the most influential African American innovators, public figures, community leaders, change agents, and activists of 2021.
  • This year's list is led by Kizzmekia Corbett , a viral immunologist who worked closely on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
  • The 2021 list of honorees focuses on those who are the very definition of the ultimate game-changers.
  • The full 2021 winners list for The Root 100:
    At 13-years-old, The Root is the leading African American news source in America, reaching more than 10 million visitors per month with an editorial featuring biting commentary, opinion, breaking news and culture content.

Vanessa De Luca Joins The Root as Editor-in-Chief

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Reporting into G/O Media\'s Editorial Director, Jim Rich, Vanessa will lead an award-winning team, overseeing all content creation and original reporting across The Root brand.

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  • Reporting into G/O Media\'s Editorial Director, Jim Rich, Vanessa will lead an award-winning team, overseeing all content creation and original reporting across The Root brand.
  • Vanessa starts with The Root on Monday, April 19th.\nVanessa De Luca is an award-winning journalist who notably served as Editor-in-Chief of ESSENCE magazine from 2013-2018, overseeing editorial across the magazine, digital, social, video and live experiences, including content creation around the Essence Festival.
  • Ms. De Luca is also the co-author, beside Tyra Banks, of the bestselling beauty and empowerment book, Tyra Banks Beauty Inside & Out.\n"We\'re thrilled to have Vanessa De Luca join the team at The Root," said Jim Rich, Editorial Director at G/O Media.
  • "\n"I\'m honored and excited to be joining an impressive publication such as The Root," said Vanessa De Luca, Editor-in-Chief at The Root.

Reva McPollom, Founder of Lessonbee, Named One of the "Most Influential African Americans of 2020" by The Root 100

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Reva McPollom was listed among the "Top Most Influential African Americans of 2020" by The Root in their annual " The Root 100 " list, for founding the health-focused edtech company Lessonbee .

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  • MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Reva McPollom was listed among the "Top Most Influential African Americans of 2020" by The Root in their annual " The Root 100 " list, for founding the health-focused edtech company Lessonbee .
  • The Root 100 is an annual list of the most influential African Americans, ages 25 to 45.
  • They specifically honored McPollom for launching a transformative online education platform that provides access to comprehensive, culturally responsive, and medically accurate health education for students in grades K-12.
  • The list celebrates McPollom for contributing health programming to Chicago Public Schools and the New York City Department of Education.

11th-Annual Root 100 List Announced: Most Influential African Americans of 2020

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Monday, September 21, 2020

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today The Root , a G/O Media brand and one of the largest sites covering Black news, politics, culture and opinion, announced the winners of its 11th-annual Root 100 List , featuring one hundred of the most influential African American innovators, public figures, community leaders, challengers, and activists of 2020.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today The Root , a G/O Media brand and one of the largest sites covering Black news, politics, culture and opinion, announced the winners of its 11th-annual Root 100 List , featuring one hundred of the most influential African American innovators, public figures, community leaders, challengers, and activists of 2020.
  • The 2020 list celebrates all: from the little known community organizers to some of the nation's top political figures and celebrities.
  • "We're thrilled to announce this year's Root 100 winners, a collection of the world's most influential African Americans," says Danielle Belton, Editor-in-Chief at The Root.
  • To learn more about The Root 100 awards and to view the full list of winners, please see below or visit the awards website .

HBO® and The Root Invite Rising Authors to Showcase Their Prose, With Writing Contest Inspired by the HBO Original Series Lovecraft Country

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Its writers and editors are award-winning, prolific Black journalists, many with honors from institutions like the National Association of Black Journalists.

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  • Its writers and editors are award-winning, prolific Black journalists, many with honors from institutions like the National Association of Black Journalists.
  • The HBO series Lovecraft Country follows protagonists as they embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America.
  • "We're asking our readers at The Root to look these historical monsters in the face," says Danielle Belton, Editor-in-Chief at The Root.
  • In the United States, HBO is available across multiple platforms including HBO On Demand and HBO Max.