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June 16, 2009
New Orleans mayoral candidate reflects on the concept of agape love, leadership and a recent to South Africa...
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June 8, 2009
Mayor Ray Nagin is being quarantined in China after possible exposure to H1N1 virus...
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April 17, 2009
The Oscar-nominated Hurricane Katrina documentary Trouble the Water is finally coming to cable. The Root catches up with Kim Rivers Roberts, the Ninth Ward hero whose camera and life story took us by storm.
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by Chandra Thomas Whitfield onFebruary 23, 2009
The “voodoo priestess of comedy” speaks out about segregated Carnival traditions, how she will feed 2,500 guests today and moving into her dream house along the “white” side of the parade route.
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by Michael Dawson onJanuary 7, 2009
Katrina should force the candidates to talk about race.
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by Vickey Wilcher onJanuary 6, 2009
It's time for ordinary black Americans to step up to fix post-Katrina New Orleans.
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by Bryant Terry onJanuary 6, 2009
This week Eco-Chef Bryant Terry has offered recipes for a springtime 'Rebirth Brunch' dedicated to the resurrection of New Orleans. Today he shares a tribute to the city by poet Mike Molina.
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by Faith Maginley onDecember 18, 2008
The perfect blend of sexy and city.
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by Tracie Fellers onDecember 17, 2008
After the ongoing Katrina drama and Gustav's recent near-miss, thank goodness they are still making music in the Big Easy.
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