• The Confab -- Nov. 13, 2009

    This week on The Confab: The humanity of Precious and Hollywood's same, tired treatment of color. Plus, the reality of Ft. Hood and the D.C. sniper's execution. Why should the Muslim community have to answer for Muslim terrorists? Join The Root's Associate Editor Natalie Hopkinson as she talks with senior culture writer Teresa Wiltz and contributors to The Root, Stanley Crouch and Adam Serwer.

     

    * Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus.

    * Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.
    The Confab -- Nov. 13, 2009
  • Hollywood: Same As It Ever Was

    Even with Oscar buzz and record-breaking box office success, “Precious” isn’t likely to blow up the careers of its female stars. Black actresses still have a hard row to hoe. Just ask Angela Bassett—and Cicely Tyson.
    What will happen to Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe after 'Precious'?
  • Tyler Perry Reveals History of Abuse

    The filmmaker and co-poducer of 'Precious' reveals physical and emotional abuse from his childhood...
    Perry reveals history of abuse on website
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