Work Out and Protect Black Hair? No Sweat

May 03, 2012

Single-Minded: This hair wrap takes away African-American women's last good excuse for avoiding the gym.

Putting the Brothers Back in Bromance Films

Single-Minded: Think Like a Man shows that romantic comedies can attract a black male audience.

I'm a Young Black Woman, and I Will Get Married

In a piece for Marie Claire, The Root contributing editor Helena Andrews says she's declaring war on the alleged epidemic of singledom among African-American women. And her first weapon is her own relationship story.

Mrs. O's Faux 'Fro and the Politics of Hair

Single-Minded: A doctored image shows that black women still hope for a beauty ideal that includes them.

What Whitney Houston Taught Me

Single-Minded: As a black girl from a small town, I learned who is "the greatest love of all."

Who Needs Vanity Fair?

Single-Minded: With all the niche media on the Web, we can honor stars of color in our own way.

The Joke Is on Us

Single-Minded: What are we really trying to say with all these "S--t People Say" videos?

Black Social Elites Redefining High Society

These 10 women prove that the term "socialite" no longer means "white."

2 Takes on 'Our Peculiar Institution'

Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film tackles slavery, but Octavia Butler's Kindred still cuts to its heart.

Mike Tyson, Comedian

Single-Minded: The former boxer continues a career revival by delivering punch lines, not punches.

Saturday Night Live Gets Laughs For Sketch About Abuse

December 07, 2009

Beyoncé's Video Ho, er, Phone

After watching this leotard porno three times, I still don't get it. But that's assuming there's anything to get in the first place.

Oprah to Robin Givens: "I apologize."

On Friday's show the daytime diva apologized to actress Robin Givens, ex-wife of former professional puncher Mike Tyson. Winfrey admitted that she should've handled a recent interview with Tyson much differently--better.

Rihanna Gives Love the Middle Finger

The wait is truly over. Rihanna finally speaks out about her abuse and actually has something to say worth hearing.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner on Gossip Girl?

On last night's GG, Vanessa's crazy hippie parents (who moved to Vermont and allowed their teenaged daughter to go back to the big city by her lonesome, supporting herself on coffee shop tips and bell-hopping the Humphrey's emotional baggage) make a totally overdue cameo.

We're all minorities, says Glee

"Santana! Wheels! Gay Kid! Come on move it! Asian! Other Asian! Aretha! Shaft!" If there exists any evidence that Fox's hit dra-mu-dy "Glee" is anything other than one of the gutsiest shows of modern time, I haven't seen it.

The Definition of Authentic

BET is the Bargain Basement of Television

I'll admit I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to my pop culture. Like the small-screen equivalent of a "label whore"...

Who You Callin' a Bitch?

Meet TEWW blogger Helena Andrews.