Erin E.'s Articles

Top 10 Moments From 'Boomerang'

Remember Eartha's senior-seduction scene? On the film's 20th birthday, we count down our favorites.

Why We Still Love 'The Cosby Show'

Twenty years later, the show is still relevant. Why? No one's been able to re-create the magic.

5 Black Films We'd Watch Anytime

From New Jack City to Love Jones, we count down our favorite cult classics.

'The Game' Star Talks 'Dip and Pitts,' Black TV

Coby Bell of The Game, which is officially returning for a fifth season, talks to The Root about his character's signature dance and the state of black TV.

The Root Interview: John Legend

The R&B crooner talks with The Root about his new album with the Roots, Wake Up; the importance of a good education; and his anticipation for a Lauryn Hill return.

What Will Happen to Juneteenth?

Gen Y seems less than enthused about the day that slaves in Texas found out they were free. How will Black Independence Day fare in 2050?

In Living Color 2010: A Dream Cast

The groundbreaking comedy sketch show debuted 20 years ago. What would it look like if it aired today?

'Freaknik: The Musical': Bourgies, Beware

The ultimate black spring break fling of the ‘80s and ‘90s comes to cable, with Auto-Tune.

Fantasia and Pepa’s New Reality

These days, reality TV is the last resort for down-on-their-luck, formerly famous folks. So why can’t I stop watching?

Why I Went Black

I grew up in a multiculti Dallas suburb, but followed my favorite TV parents to a different world.