Jade O. Earle
ARTICLES:
Antibalas Is Back With Afrobeat Flavor and Funk
The Root Recommends: The new album by the band that fronted Broadway's Fela! It will not disappoint.
'Doc McStuffins' Takes Kids on Health Quest
The Root Recommends: Disney's animated series featuring an inspirational black girl doctor.
'The Marvin Gaye Story': Chicago-Area Play
The Root Recommends: A new play that casts light on the Prince of Soul's life.
Ice-T: Guns Don't Kill People; People Do
In the wake of the Aurora, Colo., shooting, the rapper says that he does not agree with amending gun laws.
'Dear White People' Tackles Identity Issues
Filmmaker Justin Simien satirizes the awkwardness of blacks who are not black enough.
Surviving Stops on the Green Book Route
From YMCAs to clubs, here are stops from the segregation-era travel guide that are still around.
Go See: 'Caribbean: Crossroads of the World'
The Root Recommends: A sprawling exhibition that spans 500 artists and three New York museums.
13 Takes on New York's Stop-and-Frisk Policy
From Talib Kweli to Bill O'Reilly, notables weigh in on the controversial police tactic.