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It's Not Your Grandmother's NAACP
The 104-year-old organization is working to dispel myths that it's black-only and mired in the past.
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Will There Ever Be Unity in Africa?
On the African Union's 50th anniversary, ethnic strife and economic competition remain barriers to peace.
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How Did Vikings End Up in My Family Tree?
Tracing Your Roots: A black reader wonders about a DNA test that turned up Orcadian roots.
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What Was the Double V Campaign?
100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: A paper's call for blacks to support the WWII effort had a twist.
On the Scene at the '42' Premiere
Watch baseball greats, actors and the film's stars chat with The Root about Jackie Robinson's legacy.
Adam Serwer: Success Is Not Your Own
The Root of My Success: Mother Jones reporter Adam Serwer says he's standing on the shoulders of others.
Schomburg Chief's Tricks of the Trade
The Root of My Success: Khalil Gibran Muhammad says a sense of compassion helps him in his work.
'The Root Live' Video: Passing Down Wealth
Webisode 7: Mellody Hobson, Marc Morial and more talk saving money for the next generation.
'The Root Live' Video: Kids and College
Webisode 6: Education experts -- and a current student -- explain the ins and outs of higher-education costs.
Stars Shine at Essence Black Women in Music
Jill Scott, Kelly Rowland and others salute emerging stars Lianne La Havas and Solange Knowles.
MHP: 'Be Your Authentic Self'
The Root of My Success: Melissa Harris-Perry talks mentors and what she hopes mentees learn from her.
Bright Future: 25 Young Black Innovators
This Black History Month we celebrate change agents, ages 16 to 22. Meet the 2013 Young Futurists.
'The Root Live' Video: Cash-Savvy Kids
Webisode 6: UNCF's Michael Lomax and others talked about raising financially literate children.
Inaugural Balling: Kicking Off 4 More Years
Watch The Root party with black notables to honor the official start of Obama's second term.
