Lynette's Articles
Does the NAACP Have a Leadership Problem?
After his handling of Shirley Sherrod and the Tea Party, some in the media are questioning Benjamin Jealous' capability as president. But is the criticism fair?
White-on-Black Violence = Hate Crime, Right?
It's not that simple, despite this nation's legacy of race-based terrorism, say some civil rights advocates. Find out what constitutes a hate crime and why pursuing a crime as such isn't always the best route to justice.
Of Course There Are Black Serial Killers
The case of the "Grim Sleeper" inspires a second look at the popular perception that serial killing is the province of clever white men.
In the Aftermath of the Oscar Grant Verdict: What Now?
The Root spoke to the Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton about what it takes to defuse the ongoing tension between the police and the black community.
Bad Luck for Chicago's Bloody Summer
What a recent high-court ruling on handgun bans means for a city that saw 54 people shot and 10 killed in one weekend.
Arizona's Immigration Law Is Only the Beginning
At least 19 other states have passed or are considering similar laws, and you wouldn't believe who's complaining.
Another Former Presidential Contender Goes Green
Carol Moseley Braun told The Root about returning to her origins for a caffeinated, Al Gore-like makeover.
Love on the Flip Side of the Down Low
A new online documentary explores the possibility that straight women can find love with openly bisexual men.
When the Police Fail, Then What?
Chicago politicians tell The Root why they called for the National Guard, despite the sad history linked to previous calls.
