Julie's Articles
Richard Pryor Created Laughter From Pain
In a new documentary, Dave Chappelle, Whoopi Goldberg and others discuss the comedian's legacy.
MLK III Marches in Memphis to Honor Dad
Forty-five years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, his son tells The Root why he's still fighting for unions.
Ex-NBA Star: 'I Took an Innocent Life, Too'
At the Rev. Al Sharpton's NYC gathering, Jayson Williams told Trayvon Martin's dad that he understood his pain.
NYPD Chief: Stop and Frisk Is 'Lifesaving'
At the Rev. Al Sharpton's annual conference in New York City, Ray Kelly told activists the practice is also lawful.
Remembering Trayvon 1 Year Later
The teen's parents, along with actor Jamie Foxx, held a vigil at New York City's Union Square.
Gauging Post-Sundance Success Ain't Easy
Fruitvale, a film about Oscar Grant's shooting, got a distribution deal. But what about the rest?
Isaiah Washington Back on His Own Terms
The ex-Grey's Anatomy star talks of a career U-turn with a meaty role as the D.C. sniper in Blue Caprice.
Tillman: Cinema Needs More 'Human Stories'
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete director says he's glad Sundance gives offbeat films a chance.
Where Art Stars Were the Rock Stars
Celebs such as Diddy and talents including Kehinde Wiley made Art Basel a hip event in Miami Beach.
Hank Willis Thomas on His Text-Based Artwork
The visual artist told us about his I Am a Man series and how he uses language to reach audiences.
