See 10 Places Honoring Black War Heroes

May 23, 2012

These memorials celebrate our fallen men in uniform, from the Tuskegee Airmen to buffalo soldiers.

The Black Bloggers to Know in 2012

From Mario Armstrong to Ngozi Odita, here's our 2012 list of online scribes to follow.

19 Stars' Government Names You Didn't Know

Using a pseudonym is common practice for many stars, but their backstories may surprise you.

11 Vintage Photos of Apollo Theater

As the storied theater battles for funding, see rare photos from everyone's favorite stage.

11 Black Celebrity Moves That Backfired

Brian McKnight's X-rated song isn't the only misstep. Remember nipplegate?

Jesse Campbell: Xtina Didn't Keep Her Word

The Voice's soulful former contender speaks candidly about his elimination, and what comes next.

Kevin Hart: The Next Rom-Com King?

The comedian talks about his turn in Think Like a Man and why Trayvon jokes are off limits.

The Story of Obama's Kenyan Sister

A documentarian discusses The Education of Auma Obama and how families shape our identities.

A New Season for Alvin Ailey II

The Root Recommends: The dance company's 2012 New York season, which boasts of fresh talent while staying true to its roots.

Cory Booker Gives Life to Twitter Meme

Twitter is ablaze with #CoryBookerStories after the mayor saved a woman from her burning home.