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Kai Wright

Kai Wright gives his take at Colorlines on the controversial angle of last weekend's high-profile commencement addresses. 

Ernest Owens

Ernest Owens rips into the rapper's new single at the Huffington Post, lamenting that West knows more than other rappers, yet "does nothing to fix the problem."

Eugene Robinson

The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson gives perspective on the Associated Press scandal.

The Latest from The Root Collective

Damon Young writes: Like a true Shakespearean fool, Ramsey’s appearance and “commoner” sensibilities belied the wit and bravery he so obviously possessed. And, also true to Shakespearean fool form, an off-hand, matter-of-fact statement made towards...
 
A state-mandated report by the city of Detroit’s emergency manager has revealed an expected, if not predictable, set of affairs concerning the financial health of the beleaguered city, with reports saying that costs of retiree benefits take up nearly a third...
 

The Root's Quote of the Day

The novelist on limitations.

Are Those Kids Yours?

A Wal-Mart customer in Virginia was concerned that the family "didn't match up."

Slaves Escape by Sea

100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: Life took him from a daring sea escape to a stint in Congress.

You've Graduated; Now What?

She Matters: This writer wishes someone had told her these things at her commencement.

Cameos for an Imperial Cause

Image of the Week: What's the meaning behind this 16th-century cameo featuring a black and a white face?

Uplifting Stories Go Viral

Social media emerges as a vehicle for love and support during natural disasters.