Aisha I.'s Articles

4 Questions With Beverly Johnson

The supermodel talks about her role in Tyler Perry's Good Deeds and her friendship with Whitney.

4 Questions With a Black Santa

Atlanta's Santa Dee explains why his brown skin makes him a more authentic St. Nick.

Don Lemon Talks Colorism and Coming Out

The anchor lives up to the name of his new memoir, Transparent, in a chat with The Root about the complexion of broadcast TV and being a black gay role model.

A Gospel Singer Slims Down and Comes Out

DeJuaii Pace, who's on the new Addicted to Food docuseries, told The Root how the show helped her embrace her life as a black, Christian, gay, 45-year-old virgin.

The Root Interview: Nia Long on 'Mooz-lum' and Motherhood

Mooz-lum star Nia Long tells The Root what she has learned about Islam and the kinship among Muslim women, and how she hopes the film will help dispel stereotypes.

The Root Interview: Iyanla Vanzant on 'Peace From Broken Pieces'

Iyanla Vanzant has survived her daughter's death, foreclosure and divorce. The motivational speaker spoke to The Root about her new book, the truth about Oprah and how she endured the hard times.