Sheryl Huggins's Articles

The Root Interview: HUD's Shaun Donovan on Foreclosure Chaos

Things are bad when even the banks say they might be foreclosing on homes too quickly. America's top housing official explains the government's reaction to the foreclosure freeze, and why he said not all Detroit neighborhoods can be saved.

Benjamin Hooks and the GOP

The late civil rights icon's life should be an example to Michael Steele, says NAACP's Ben Jealous.   JOURNAL-ISMS: Benjamin Hooks' legacy of advocacy for media ownership.

Rangel Broke Ethics Rules For Island Junkets With CBC Members

The Harlem pol didn't knowingly do it, says a House committee. But here's why he isn't in the clear

Van Jones Sets the Record Straight

On the eve of accepting top honors at the NAACP Image Awards, the former “green jobs czar” defends his record and talks comeback.

Interview: NAACP's New Chair, Roslyn Brock

Group's youngest elected leader talks new direction and CBCF drama.