• Ever since that night, Chris Brown has been on the mea culpa tour. But now, in an exclusive interview with ABC’s 20/20, Rihanna has her say about their love affair, the fight that shocked the blogosphere and how she feels about that picture.

    Rihanna Breaks Her Silence on 20/20 With Diane Sawyer
  • Congrats on the role of a lifetime, Gabourey Sidibe. Self-esteem is a beautiful thing. But we should celebrate your performance, not your size. Obesity is a national epidemic.


    When It Comes to the Movie ‘Precious’ and Its New Star, We Should Celebrate Her Performance, Not Her Size
  • It's not time to worry yet, Dems. If Tuesday's elections tell us anything, it is that things can change drastically in the course of a year.

    Jon Corzine Loses Re-election Bid as Governor of New Jersey
  • Journalism is changing. The Washington Post newsroom brawl shows just how badly some reporters are taking it.

    Washington Post Style Fistfight Henry Allen, Manuel Roig-Franzia, Monica Hesse
  • The wars abroad continue, and so does the smart, black, female fellowship.

    After 9/11, This Black Female Book Club Brought the World to Washington
  • Been a while since you've read to the kiddies? From Shades of Black to cows on strike, Meera Bowman-Johnson flags the stories that'll give your children the sweetest dreams.

    Meera Bowman-Johnson Reviews What’s Hot in Black Children’s Books
  • What makes a book worth Oprah's time? John McWhorter flags the strongest, smartest writing on race that slipped through the cracks. Somehow.

    John McWhorter Reads the Books on Race that Oprah's Book Club Missed
  • Barack and Michelle's presidential marriage: The New York Times takes a look at how the president and first lady juggle romance and politics.

    New York Times: Barack and Michelle Obama's Marriage
  • The Root 100 Profiles
  • Critics say new MJ movie doesn't do the King of Pop his royal justice.

    This Is It MJ Movie
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