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December 5, 2010
Tectonic political shifts, natural and man-made disasters, and feats of daring all dominated headlines in 2010. Which stories most affected or captivated African Americans? After checking in with The Root's Facebook fans, we devised the following countdown.
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June 28, 2010
Students from Florida A&M University and Shantou University report from South Africa on Ghana's 2-1 win against the U.S. Watch as fans celebrate the victory with chants of "Yes, You Can't!"
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by Joel Dreyfuss onJune 22, 2010
The world's biggest sporting event hasn't always been the great model of interracial harmony its official history would have you believe -- and some tensions remain.
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by Andrew J. Skerritt onJune 10, 2010
A first-time visitor reacts to the harsh realities of life for the majority in South Africa.
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by Foreign Policy onJune 8, 2010
The Root's partner site Foreign Policy explains how South Africa's contemporary leaders used soccer to undermine apartheid.
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by Nsenga Burton onJune 7, 2010
Many see the monthlong tournament as a test of their country's -- and Africa's -- reputation. Winning it all would be the icing on the cake.
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by Dayo Olopade onDecember 31, 2009
The first year of the “tweens” promises radical change—and resolutions to some of the unfinished business of the decade before.
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by Dayo Olopade onDecember 31, 2009
What's up for the year ahead? 2010 will bring resolution to some of the unfinished business of the decade before.
