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by Russell Simmons onSeptember 13, 2012
In a letter at Global Grind, Russell Simmons explains what he thinks the rapper is missing about the goals of the movement and the "99 percent."
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onSeptember 6, 2012
In today's link roundup: The British author gives her take on "Brooklyn's once and future king." Plus: Obama apologizes to community members rained out of his DNC speech.
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by Stacy-Ann Ellis onAugust 31, 2012
The Root Recommends: A two-day concert where Beyoncé is also rumored to be performing.
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August 24, 2012
Blogging the Beltway: Oprah and several other black celebs have shown support for gay rights.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onAugust 16, 2012
The rapper doesn't have a huge ownership stake in the new Brooklyn, N.Y., basketball team, but he could be rewriting the role of celebrity investors.
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by Timmhotep Aku onAugust 12, 2012
MCs have gone from rhyming about weed to lyrical odes to trippier substances like MDMA and Xanax.
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by Paul Carrick Brunson onAugust 8, 2012
Although he says he has mostly been privy just to what's shared in the media, Essence's "modern-day matchmaker," Paul Carrick Brunson, was able to come up with eight things he admires about the celebrity couple's relationship.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJuly 19, 2012
In today's link roundup: Is there something deeper than snark behind negative comments about Beyoncé and Jay-Z's baby? Plus: Frank Ocean's album debuts at No. 2.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJune 18, 2012
Does the rapper's private-sector success make him as qualified as Mitt Romney? Melissa Harris-Perry and her guests discuss the value of business experience.
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May 15, 2012
Here's what Will Smith, Jay-Z and others had to say -- both before and after President Obama's endorsement.
