Joshua R.'s Articles
Terrence J: Hollywood's Next Leading Man?
The Sparkle actor talks Whitney's last role and his dream of becoming Tinseltown's newest big star.
The Hutchins Forum Lands in Martha's Vineyard
The Root Recommends: A talk on work equality and opportunity, hosted today by our editor-in-chief, Henry Louis Gates Jr.
'Right State': Not Your Everyday Comic
The Root Recommends: An acclaimed author's graphic novel that thrills with tense, action-packed drama.
Munaluchi: Showcasing Black Matrimony
The Root Recommends: The magazine and website features photos and tips for sophisticated weddings.
7 Must-Watch Black Web Series
From Awkward Black Girl to Dear White People, here are our favorites.
Black Arts Event Heads to Martha's Vineyard
The Root Recommends: We're hosting the 2012 Harlem Fine Arts Show, with works from the Diaspora.
Michael Kiwanuka's Satisfying Soul Music
The Root Recommends: The London singer's album Home Again features timeless, folksy melodies.
Why DC's an Apt Host for Global AIDS Meeting
The 19th International AIDS Conference has particular resonance in a city blighted by the epidemic.
Banks' 'Bittersweet' Is a Story of Triumph
The Root Recommends: A new book that showcases perseverance in racially charged 1920s America.
The Root's Healthy Cities: Houston
It's been named the "Fattest City in America," but there's room for healthy living in this town.
