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Old-School Tips for Better Finances
Mixing Dad's advice with sound financial planning can help us regain stability.
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My Man Wants Me to Drop My Male Bestie
Ask Demetria: A suddenly insecure boyfriend may mean that something's changed in your relationship.
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Obama at Morehouse: Try Another Listen
You might find that attacks on his commencement speech -- a hit among graduates -- missed the mark.
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Oklahoma and Defense of Big Government
The GOP's notion of "self-reliance" won't hold up after disaster hits one of the nation's poorest states.
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The Bible, Hollywood Style: 10 Flicks
This Easter, check out 10 films that capture the spirit of the Scripture -- or try to.
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The Blackest White Folks We Know 2.0
Adele, Louis C.K. and others make our list of black allies -- and wannabes with questionable motives.
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They Could Have Been Jackie Robinson
As his new biopic, 42, nears theaters, a look at others who had a shot at history.
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Class Acts: Black Women Educators
From professors to reformers to politicians, these women are rethinking and reshaping our schools.
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Black Feminists: Our Feisty History
From Sojourner Truth to Melissa Harris-Perry, they've opened doors and shaped how we see ourselves.
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The Other Harriet Tubmans
A hundred years after the American hero's death, we highlight other women who fought slavery.
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The Next Obamas? Black, Powerful, in Love
This Valentine's Day, there are many more couples to celebrate than the one in the White House.
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Capital Connections: Out and About in DC
Nicole Venable is The Root's connection to the social and political scene inside the Beltway, offering commentary and exclusive photos from Washington's key events.
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Do You Know Your Black History?
We'll bet you didn't know these "Amazing Facts" about people of African descent.
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On the Scene at the Inaugural Parade
Our photographer snapped exclusive photos of the first family, plus African-American marching bands.
