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Should Fewer Students Go to College?
Experts debate New York City mayor's controversial comment that some should pursue plumbing instead of a degree.
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My Man Is Looking Through My Phone
Ask Demetria: Clearly your snooping boyfriend has trust issues. How you address the problem is key.
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NYPD Finally Cops to Profiling?
By fighting new profiling bill, the department finally stops pretending it doesn’t profile.
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Blacks Get Weave; Can Whites Get Locks?
Race Manners: You can, but it's not the same. Don't expect to enjoy the style without the scrutiny.
Scenes From Afro-Punk Festival 2012
Check out these photos of the diverse crowd and video of sets from Erykah Badu and Janelle Monáe.
Young, Fabulous and Female NYC: Highlights
Black female notables joined MSNBC's Tamron Hall for The Root's both fun and poignant discussion on black women.
David Simon: War on Drugs 'Monetizes' Poor
See the creator of The Wire explain why America isn't interested in bringing jobs to the inner city.
Celebrating Black Art in Martha's Vineyard
Video: At the Harlem Fine Arts Show, The Root's Henry Louis Gates Jr. noted the black creative tradition.
TJ Holmes: 'I'm No Arsenio or Letterman'
TCA 2012: The ex-CNN host weighs in on his irreverent BET late-night news show, Don't Sleep.
T.I. Talks Business About 'Boss'
TCA 2012: The Atlanta rapper's TV side hustle allows him to surprise viewers with his acting chops.
'Guys With Kids' Stars on Black Family Fun
TCA 2012: Tempestt Bledsoe and Anthony Anderson discuss their new NBC show, coming this fall.
NeNe Leakes on Loving the Gay Community
TCA 2012: The Real Housewives star talks about her new NBC show and how she feels rich in many ways.
Experts Talk Solutions to Black Obesity
Check out footage from The Root's Focus on Obesity event, held last week in Washington, D.C.
Guitarist Gary Clark Jr. on Nas and New LP
Essence Music Festival 2012: The singer-songwriter and guitarist is many things, including a Nas fan.
