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by The Rev. Al Sharpton onApril 19, 2013
The Rev. Al Sharpton writes in a piece for the Huffington Post that it's up to each and every one of us to show more courage than the 46 political cowards in the U.S. Senate.
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by Kristal Brent Zook onAugust 17, 2011
In Seneca Village, artifacts from New York's first major group of African-American property owners.
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February 23, 2011
How have you been affected by the recession? Contribute to the discussion.
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July 30, 2010
Chalk it up to political correctness, but the belief that all human beings are inherently the same—while true—does not mean that our species’ sub-populations and their problems should all be treated equally. It’s like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, and it’s naïve.
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June 22, 2010
Take a look at last year's Root 100 profiles and tell us which of these distinguished honorees should be considered for CNN's annual philanthropic award.
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October 16, 2009
The ROOT 100 recognizes emerging and established African-American leaders who are making extraordinary contributions. The ROOT 100 celebrates leadership, creativity, service, and, above all, excellence.
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by Denise Stewart onJuly 20, 2009
A little black girl contemplates the latest CDC numbers on obesity among blacks.
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by Salamishah Tillet onJune 3, 2009
The brutal murder of Dr. George Tiller is a tragic reminder that the abortion wars are back. But where are the NAACP and other civil rights organizations in the fight to save a woman’s right to choose?
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by Kenneth J. Cooper onMay 12, 2009
The Cherokee Nation is determined to deny black folks citizenship. Descendants of Freedmen cannot let that happen.
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by Kai Wright onApril 22, 2009
For blacks, the green movement has been primarily about bad things dumped in our neighborhoods. But health-based activism isn't enough. Today’s black and green movement must be about jobs and economic sustainability.
