Akoto's Articles
Sapphire: The Interview
Her wildly controversial novel, Push, became an Oscar-nominated movie. She talks to The Root about her new novel, why the New York Times is wrong and why she killed Precious.
Sister Souljah: More Than a Street-Lit Author
Back on the scene with a new novel, Sister Souljah talks to The Root about the purpose behind her work, hip-hop and what she thinks of the "street lit" label.
Is Hip-Hop Feminism Alive in 2011?
Joan Morgan coined the phrase back in 1999, but what does hip-hop feminism look like today? Is it Queen Latifah? Nicki Minaj? Or the 10-year-old girl calling out Lil Wayne?
The Root Interview: Carolyn Malachi on Her Grammy Nomination
The singer, songwriter and spoken-word artist talks to The Root about her famous great-grandfather and how getting the Grammy nod is all part of a master plan.
The Root Interview: Beverly Guy-Sheftall on Black Feminism
The noted Spelman College scholar and author talks to The Root about what Oprah should be doing, Michelle Obama and why the president is a feminist.
'The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear' Captures the Moment
The crowd turns out to be diverse, hopeful -- and humorous.
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