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Who's Your (Irish) Daddy?
On St. Patrick's Day, Henry Louis Gates Jr. reflects on an unknown Irish ancestor.
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Doubting Ginni Thomas
It may not be illegal for the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to cozy up to the Tea Party. But it sure is unseemly.
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Tiger Woods Is Still in Charge
Control freak? The decision to come back at the Augusta Masters is the latest evidence he's still got game.
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The Divide Between Blacks and the Irish
A St. Patrick’s Day primer on how two groups of Americans who were once close parted over slavery.
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Not All Americans Have Enough Access to Water
Among the deprived are 1 percent of blacks in several Southern states. Meet one community.
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GALLERY: The Root's Favorite Female Anthems
To celebrate Women's History Month, The Root staff compiled our favorite empowering anthems. Some tracks make us tap our feet, some make us pump our fists and others make us cry. But every song is worth hearing. Take a look ... and listen.
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NEWS STAND: Ebony's Blown Chance, Rev. Al's Low-Key Power Play
Plus, Michelle Obama's straight talk and why blacks shouldn't be afraid of the Census
Some Black Pro-Lifers Say Abortion Is Genocide
That message is gaining traction, judging by the furor over anti-abortion billboards featuring black babies and a controversial Georgia bill.
Coping with 'The Help'
Kathryn Stockett, the author of the best-selling novel about white women and their black domestics, does lunch.
Dodd Bill Supports New Consumer Finance Watchdog
Agency would curb lending abuses that have targeted African Americans.
