Marjorie's Articles
Haiti Made Me Do It
An American journalist's claim that her experiences in Haiti led her to seek out violent sex is the latest example of foreigners blaming the country for their personal problems.
Hunting Down Baby Doc
A Haitian-American reporter recalls how she pursued Jean-Claude Duvalier for an interview during his exile in France and finally put him on the record.
How Haitians Keep It Moving Despite All Odds
Despite great catastrophes, Haitians rely on faith to nurture a sense of hope and optimism. The Haitian spirit may be dented, but it sure isn't broken.
Miami's Continuing Color Problem
Cubans vs. Haitians, Haitians vs. Cubans, African Americans vs. everybody else. Race relations in Miami have always been a tense affair. But are they getting better? The final chapter in The Root's series exploring black life in the 3-0-5.
Dear Wyclef: Please Don't Run!
In an open letter to the hip-hop icon, a fellow Haitian-American explains why it's a bad idea for him to try to become president of Haiti.
Police Chiefs Want No Part of Arizona's Immigration Law
The nation's top cops say that making them check the residency status of suspects will set back years of trust-building in communities of color.
Michael Steele's Glass House
Every time the GOP chairman tries to draw attention to Obama’s supposed failings, he ends up drawing attention to his non-impressive self.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Race
The controversy over President Obama’s school speech is mostly about race. And those parents are teaching their kids exactly the wrong thing.
Obama Gets It
President Obama said the Skip Gates arrest “is a sign of how race remains a factor in this society.” Obviously, not everyone agrees. The split is largely along racial lines, and we know which side he's on.
He’ll Always Have Paris
With a few simple words, Michael Jackson’s daughter does more to rescue his legacy than all the sermons and tributes delivered in his memory.
