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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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Celebrating Black Influence, NY-Style
Henry Louis Gates Jr., Touré, Melissa Harris-Perry and more partied at The Root 100 annual gala.
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Election 2012 Photos: I Voted!
You waited in long lines and maneuvered around new voting laws to exercise your right.
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Obama vs. Romney: 7 Key Issues for Blacks
Compare the candidates' policies on jobs, HBCUs, foreclosures and more.
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20 Essential Black Kung Fu Connections
From Bruce Lee contemporary Jim Kelly to the Wu-Tang Clan, we tracked the best martial arts moments.
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23 Essential Black Horror Movies
Arranged by category, these films were made to spook the bejesus out of you this Halloween.
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9 Bad Excuses for Racist Costumes
Think good intentions excuse an ethnically inspired Halloween choice? Think again, say our experts.
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Black Colleges: Are They Still Needed?
Attendees of Howard University's homecoming weekend weigh in on the relevance of HBCUs.
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'Alex Cross': Premiere-Night Interviews
The Root talked to several stars at an L.A. screening of Tyler Perry's new movie, which opens on Friday.
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The Root Recasts 'Lady Sings the Blues'
Mary J. Blige in Diana Ross' role? Here's our 40th-anniversary homage to the classic film.
