Saaret E. 's Articles

Michael Jackson Video Mashup

The Root takes a look at a handful of music videos paying tribute to -- and affectionately poking fun at -- the King of Pop.   PLUS: The World Pays Tribute to the King of Pop

Generation Y's New Age Hustle, Part 2

Meet five young artists, entertainers and entrepreneurs who are redefining what it means to work toward a dream.   READ: Part one of "Generation Y's New Age Hustle"

Generation Y's New Age Hustle

Meet five young artists, entertainers and entrepreneurs who are redefining what it means to work toward a dream.   READ: Part two of "Generation Y's New Age Hustle"

What Do the Taliban and Our Youth Have in Common?

Both groups are alienated, marginalized and need a second chance to come home.

The Sweet Hereafter

Peter Jackson's Lovely Bones imagines a world beyond the grave at a time when we need it the most.

Turkey Fry Gone Awry

Grease + propane + bird on a wire = disaster waiting to happen.

Rihanna Breaks Her Silence

Ever since that night, Chris Brown has been on the mea culpa tour. But now, in an exclusive interview with ABC’s 20/20, Rihanna has her say about their love affair, the fight that shocked the blogosphere and how she feels about that picture.

Male Nudity, Illicit Substances and Ill-Timed Professions of Love

Can black male characters hang in the era of the bromance? Or is the trend all about emasculation?

Chris Brown Looks Innocent

If only he sounded innocent, too. In an exclusive interview with Larry King, Chris Brown divulges surprisingly little about his history of abuse and relationship with Rihanna. What exactly was the point of his reappearance?

Why Can’t Ads Get Black Women Right?

American television has a long and storied tradition of using degrading portrayals to depict black women—even during commercial breaks.