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  • Hammerin' Hank

    Thirty-five years ago, Hank Aaron broke the Great Bambino's home run record. He's been repeatedly honored and celebrated, and even as his record fades, there is no diminishing his achievement. A look back at how the Hammer nailed his place in history.

  • Strands of Strength

    Photographer Yodith Dammlash captures the texture and beauty of black women's tangles. Dammlash enters every "kitchen" with caution, allowing her subjects to speak candidly about their tresses.

  • Sheen, Mean and Clean

    Black men have expressed their style and identity through their hair for centuries. From the leonine mane of Frederick Douglass, to the dipped ‘dos of the Jazz Age, to Michael Vick's braids, take a look at the brothers who have shaved, conked, cornrowed and locked their way through history.

  • The Black Pack

    A junior class of dynamic African-American political leadership—call them “the black pack”—has arrived in Washington. They went through a baptism of fire during the grueling two-year campaign, counting delegates, crunching polls, spinning the press, working doors and phones, managing armies of volunteers, reaping millions of new voter registrations and logging thousands of hours working for change. Watch them move from promise to power.

  • The Tonight Show... with President Obama

    President Obama chose The Tonight Show to get serious about the AIG bonuses, the economy and to defend Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. But the POTUS and Jay Leno were still able to share a few laughs...

  • Keeping Soul Music Honest

    From Dionne Farris to newcomers Imani Uzuri, Muhsinah Abdul-Karim and Georgia Anne Muldrow, these black musical outliers may not get much airplay, but they are helping R&B stay rooted in a politics of remembrance and accountability.

  • How to Draw Noir Politics

    Graphic storytellers Shawn Martinbrough and Joseph Phillip Illidge excavate the shady underworld of politics.

  • You Got Served

    Venus shocked fans with her skimpy ensemble at the 2010 French Open, but this isn’t the first time a Williams sister has made headlines for her style choices. After they were snubbed on a ‘10 Most Beautiful’ list at 2009 Australian Open, The Root pulled together this slide show of the tennis duo’s most memorable fashion moments.

  • And the Oscar Went To...

    Didn't watch the Oscars? Well, we've summed up a few of the highlights. Take a look at who won and who left a lasting impression.

  • Mardi Gras Noir

    Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is not all about boob-flashing and illicit behavior. As a young black girl growing up, Mardi Gras always represented an integral part of my African American heritage. From the annual Zulu parade to quality time with the family. Here’s a look at some of my previous Carnival celebrations.