Dayo's Articles
Nigeria's Accidental President Promises Reform
Goodluck Jonathan takes on entrenched powers in a bid to break his nation's addiction to oil revenues.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Barack Obama
David Remnick's exhaustive -- and exhausting -- biography of the President is a textbook for the ages.
Eggs Roll on the White House Lawn
The Obamas make the Easter ceremony their own with children, celebrities—and healthy snacks.
Why Michael Steele Will Stay
The beleaguered head of the Republican National Committee will survive "Bondage-gate."
The New Monster That Controls Concerts
The Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger promises fewer choices for music fans—and more expensive tickets.
'What Change Looks Like': Health Care Bill Passes House
In a historic vote, Democrats in Congress approved a plan to renovate the U.S. health care system.
Dodd Bill Supports New Consumer Finance Watchdog
Agency would curb lending abuses that have targeted African Americans.
Tomorrow's Crop of Black Women Leaders
In Part 3 of our Women’s History Month series on leadership, why the future looks brighter.
The Root Interview: Carol Moseley Braun
If anyone has a notion of what it takes for black women to make it in politics, this former presidential candidate does.
Why Are There So Few Black Women Politicians?
In Part 2 of our Women’s History Month series on leadership, the real reasons so few are elected.
