STEPHEN A. CROCKETT JR. 

"Summer Grovin'"

Here it is, a groove, slightly transformed...

The Root 's greatest summer anthems of all time.

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JOSHUA POWE

Summer Sippin'--Harlem Style

Barbecues will never be the same after you try these hot recipes from the chef of Harlem's The Den: Tony Montana Mojito, Kool-Aid Kooler, Bruce Leeroy Shrimp and more.

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MARTIN JOHNSON

Summer Tastin'

Cheese is a great way to spice up your summer while soothing your palate.

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JAMES BRAXTON PETERSON

"Summer Readin'"

Three great comic books to help you soar through the summer.

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AFI-ODELIA E. SCRUGGS

"Summer Gardenin'"

Photo by Afi-Odelia E. Scruggs

An impoverished suburban neighborhood sprouts roots from an asphalt garden.

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TAMARA J. WALKER

"Summer Travelin'"

Brendan Smialowski / Getty Images

Broke? Wanna travel? Time to break out the Student Travel Playbook.

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