Neil deGrasse Tyson Talks Science and Politics

January 28, 2011

Scientist and television host Neil deGrasse Tyson chatted with The Root recently about the latest scientific discoveries and the politics of dealing with the government.

1001 Inventions

: Discover the Muslim Heritage in Our World

An exhibit that's just arrived in the U.S. showcases the contributions of the Muslim world to humanity's scientific, medical and technological development.

The Root Interview: The Schomburg's Khalil Gibran Muhammad

The new director of the premier research center for African-American culture talks about his famous great-grandfather, coming of age at the time of the Rodney King beating and his plans for the Harlem library.

The Root Review: A Free Man of Color

Mos Def and Jeffrey Wright team deliver a frantic -- and tragic -- comedy about early New Orleans.

The Root Interview: Terry McMillan on Getting to Happy

The novelist opens up to The Root about her new novel, Michelle Obama, Twitter, getting along with her ex and why we need a national coming-out day.

Pearl Cleage Talks Prose and Politics

The writer discusses her new novel and play, her controversial father and the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, and her thoughts on Obama.