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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.
Touré: There's No One Way to Be Black
He talks with Henry Louis Gates Jr. about his new book, Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness.
Notables Share Their Holiday Memories
At The Root 100 gala, honorees talk family traditions and what they're excited for this season.
Occupy Wall Street on the Move
The Root caught up with demonstrators in the aftermath of the clearing of New York City's Zuccotti Park on Nov. 15.
Black Voices From Occupy DC
From Barack Obama's front yard, protesters talk about the movement and why they're camping out.
Partying With The Root 100
At our recent gala, the 2011 class of The Root 100 shared what it means to make our list.
Melody Barnes on Leaving White House
Exclusive video from The Root: Find out how Obama's domestic policy adviser feels about the legacy she leaves behind.
VIDEO: White House 'Open for Questions' Q&A
Watch the Q&A session with Valerie Jarrett and Melody Barnes, moderated by The Root at the White House.
There Is Diversity at Occupy Wall Street
In this video, black Occupy Wall Street participants talk about why they joined the movement.
Live From the Black Girls Rock! Awards
In this exclusive red-carpet video, famous black girls tell us why they rock.
VIDEO: AT&T Nation's Football Classic
Check out game-day scenes -- from The Root’s rap battle to the halftime show.
