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Soyinka on 'Obscene' Push for Achebe Nobel
A Nigerian Nobel laureate wants fans of the late fellow writer to table calls for a posthumous prize.
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Child-Support Laws: A Boon for Gold Diggers?
Experts say that flaws in the system punish poor parents and motivate others to have kids for money.
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Doggie Racism Is Real! Here's How to Deal
Race Manners: Maybe your friends' pets are doing you a favor? At least now your social circle can't ignore race.
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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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The 9 Worst Habits of Rappers
Nicki's rant against Mariah is but one example of hip-hop stars' antics that deserve the side-eye.
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Back in Black: 16 Notable Remakes
Given Steel Magnolias' African-American reboot, we list other projects with new casts of color.
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16 Blacks Who Added Flavor to Late Night
As BET's T.J. Holmes makes his talk-show debut, we recall other stars who brought laughs after dark.
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Zadie Smith's 7 Favorite Books
The British author of NW shares her must-reads, from James Baldwin to Toni Morrison to Alex Haley.
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Scenes From 2012 CBC Legislative Conference
The Root's D.C. insider, Nicole Venable, snapped photos at the Congressional Black Caucus' 42nd-annual conference.
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The Root Remixes the Emmys
Here are 14 awards -- and winners -- you won't ever see announced at the annual show.
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DC's Top 9 Blacks Behind the Scenes
From Romney's senior adviser to Biden's legislative director, they keep the capital running.
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25 Amazing Facts From Michael Jackson's 'Bad'
From the Prince duet that never was to the Pitbull remix, we recall the album 25 years later.
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Capital Connections: DNC 2012 Edition
The Root's D.C. insider caught up with celebs, politicos and more in Charlotte.
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Tracy Reese Dazzles With 2013 Collection
The designer's spring line boasts vibrant colors and eye-catching patterns. Check out the photos.
