400 Years Since 1619: The Root Institute 2021: A Special Message From President Joe Biden

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The Root Institute 2021: A Special Message From President Joe Biden

Acknowledging The Root’s commitment to engaging the Black community around the myriad issues impacting on our lives, President Joe Biden joins us to help kick off The Root Institute 2021.

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