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  • Black Rock's Blazing Genius

    Call it black rock, Afro-punk or black alternative. Doesn't matter. Chances are you won't hear these musicians on ''urban'' radio -- which is too bad. There are, literally, hundreds of artists that mainstream music is missing out on. Here are just a few of The Root's favorites.

  • The Best Black-Owned Bed-and-Breakfasts

    The owners of these cozy, well-appointed lodgings -- from New England to Arizona -- are ready to welcome you.

  • The Best in Black Dance

    From the venerable Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Jawole Willa Jo Zollar’s Urban Bush Women, The Root takes a look at some of the best black dance companies this country has to offer.

  • Worth Obsessing Over: Our Favorite Blogs

    When we're not getting to The Root of things, we're obsessively following these blogs. Some are great and some are guilty pleasures, but all are worth checking out.

  • It Takes a Dad: Famous Black Men Reflect on Family

    What are the joys and challenges of being a black father? We asked several well-known men to share their thoughts and family photos.

  • World Music's Superstars

    June is Black Music Month. But the stars of ''black music'' are not just Americans. They hail from all across the African Diaspora. What they all have in common is an ability to make music that transcends geography and language to touch your soul.

  • Celebrating Black Fathers and Sons in Film

    This Father's Day and beyond, we're celebrating the strong black men who will risk it all to make sure their children -- especially their sons -- grow up to be responsible and successful black men. Thanks to our Facebook fam, we've compiled a list of the 15 most memorable father-son relationships on the big screen.

  • A Father's Fantasy: What Would Dad Really, Really Like?

    Fathers don't expect much on their special day. They accept after-shave, ties and slippers graciously but without enthusiasm. The Root's fantasy gift guide for Dad includes items he probably never knew existed. Hey, he can dream, right?

  • World Cup Stars to Watch

    Several key players in the 2010 World Cup are sidelined because of injuries. But there's plenty of star wattage to go around. Take a look at The Root's list of black soccer -- or football -- players to watch in South Africa.

  • Icy Hot: Black Hockey Players

    See which athletes, past and present, have brought excellence and diversity to the National Hockey League.