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The Root Interview: Why Tavis Smiley "Cannot Be Silent"
He reveals what inspired his upcoming black agenda summit, and why Rev. Al won't be there.
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Surviving the 'Black Bernie Madoff'
How a Cleveland entrepreneur lost everything and bounced back after tangling with an infamous con man.
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Mikki Taylor: The Exit Interview
Essence’s fashion and beauty editor steps out on her own after 30 years.
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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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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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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.
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.
Who's Your (Irish) Daddy?
On St. Patrick's Day, Henry Louis Gates Jr. reflects on an unknown Irish ancestor.
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
