In today's link roundup: Noah talks about the award-winning production and his ancestry. Plus: Toni Morrison reads from new book.
In a conversation with The Root, Iyanla Vanzant opens up about living without health insurance, losing her daughter to cancer and her home to a subprime mortgage. A look at how she’s finding the strength to rebound.
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Journal-isms: They were among about a dozen veteran journalists who were let go.
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Blogging the Beltway: A wave of lawsuits from Catholic institutions may put the policy at risk.
An explicit painting of South Africa's president could jeopardize the country's hard-won freedoms.
Stacy A. Littlejohn shares her Hollywood story and gives a sneak peek into the show's latest drama.
Whether on a reality show or at college, bullying is a serious issue that needs a real response.
This celebrity chef says that we have to get real about options for healthy eating in the hood.
The Root Recommends: A new exhibit that honors the centennial of an influential photographer and artist.
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