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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.
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10 Pieces of Advice for Postcollege Life
She Matters: This writer wishes someone had told her these things at her commencement.
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Celebrating Race in the Renaissance
Image of the Week: What's the meaning behind this 16th-century cameo featuring a black and a white face?
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IRS Apology for Tea Party Racists?
If any other group called for the government's demise, the GOP would have a fit.
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Cases Where Race Spurred a Rush to Judgment
Shirley Sherrod wasn't the first person whose story in the news media turned out to be different from the truth.
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Serial Murderers' Row
The following black men are among the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history. Plus: Behind the myth that only white men commit such crimes.
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Best Black Businesses in the Wine Industry
The vino produced by these entrepreneurs, some of whom belong to the Association of African American Vintners, is worth a taste or two. Maybe three.
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Race-Bending Beauty Practices
When we heard about the skin-lightening app for the profile pictures of Indian Facebook users, it struck us as one of many examples of people adopting a look outside of their own ethnicity. Some feel pressure to conform to the dominant beauty standard; others just want to flout convention. Clearly, stars are prone to doing it.
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The Hottest Summer Art Festivals Near You
Calling all music, art and book lovers! Whether you're in Atlanta, D.C., New York or somewhere in between, check out one of these festivals.
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What Elin's Divorce Settlement Could Buy
Elin Woods is rumored to be getting $700 million or more from Tiger in her divorce settlement. That's a hefty chunk of change, especially in a recession! So you have to wonder: What if all that money went to more, uh, worthy causes? The Root takes a look at many woes that could be solved with a few hundred mil.
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Would a Black Person Get Away With This?
Every now and then a scandal comes along that makes you wonder what would happen if the circumstances were the same but the skin tone changed. The Root takes a look at a handful of brow-raising incidents and asks if race and privilege influenced the outcome.
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An Evening for the Young and Fabulous in NYC
Guess who joined The Root in NYC for an evening of networking and straight talk about the joys and challenges of being a black woman?
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Top Chef: Washington, D.C., and a Look Back
Who are the black chefs in contention in Season 7? The Root takes a look at the newest contestants and updates you on the whereabouts of chefs from seasons past. (Oh yeah, we still love chef Carla Hall madly.)
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GALLERY: The World Pays Tribute to the King of Pop
It's still hard to believe that we lost Michael Jackson on June 25, 2009. As an ode to the late entertainer, we bring you images from celebrations of his life all over the world. Check back as we add more images.
