Lauren Williams
ARTICLES:
What Roger Ebert Said About Black Films
The late film critic made thoughtful -- and sometimes harsh -- comments about some of our cult favorites.
Remember This? Malcolm, Dru, Neil and Olivia on 'The Young and the Restless'
It's the soap opera's 40th anniversary; take a trip down memory lane.
Trailblazing South African Runner Charged With Murdering Girlfriend
Local media reports that the victim was Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, who was found shot to death in his home.
Viola Davis: Maid No More
The Help star explains why she's glad she's not playing a domestic worker in the upcoming Beautiful Creatures film.
Former Powell Chief of Staff: GOP 'Full of Racists'
Col. Lawrence Wilkerson let loose on his party on MSNBC last night. Was he right?
Shooting at Creflo Dollar's Mega-Church Kills 1
A volunteer at the televangelist's World Changers Church International outside of Atlanta is dead.
Ranking The Root 100: Substance Matters
Tech guru Omar Wasow explains how we improved the formula to diversify the 2012 list.
Tara Wall
Tara Wall is the senior communications adviser for Mitt Romney's presidential campaign.
Tina Wells
Tina Wells is CEO of Buzz Marketing Group and an author.
Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede is a model, clothing designer and philanthropist.
BLOG POSTINGS:
Media Mute on Malcolm X's Birthday?
On what would have been Malcolm X's 86th birthday, commemorations are planned across the country. But will the mainstream media pay much attention?
CNN's Don Lemon Says He's Gay
The CNN anchor struggled with the decision to announce his sexuality to the world.
Jet Magazine Gets New Top Editor
Jet's new editor-in-chief, Mitzi Miller, has worked for Essence, Vibe, Uptown and Honey.
NPR CEO Resigns After Second Major Embarrassment
NPR CEO Vivian Schiller resigns after a couple of major scandals rock the public broadcasting network.
Ohio Governor's Cabinet Appointments No Longer All White
After recieiving national attention for his all-white cabinet, Ohio Gov. John Kasich has finally appointed a minority.