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The Black-White Wealth Gap Is Growing
An author of a new study explains why, and how to restore fairness to a system that favors the wealthy.
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Soyinka on 'Obscene' Push for Achebe Nobel
A Nigerian Nobel laureate wants fans of the late fellow writer to table calls for a posthumous prize.
Child-Support Laws: A Boon for Gold Diggers?
Experts say that flaws in the system punish poor parents and motivate others to have kids for money.
Doggie Racism Is Real! Here's How to Deal
Race Manners: Maybe your friends' pets are doing you a favor? At least now your social circle can't ignore race.
What Black High School Grads Need to Hear
Show Me the Numbers: Graduation speakers often opt for tough love. Here's what they should say instead.
10 Pieces of Advice for Postcollege Life
She Matters: This writer wishes someone had told her these things at her commencement.
The Root DC
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- Historically black colleges are seeing an increase in white students
- Doing away with food deserts in the District
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