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Busta Rhymes' latest track throws Arabic gibberish on the hook, as he boasts, "We gettin' Ay-rab money!" Ay-rab? How can a song this ignorant be in heavy rotation? This song is not satire. It's pure ignorance.
Cheap 'Arab Money' -
The Root is moving into its second year with a brand new look and feel. We've listened to the feedback from both our writers and readers, and we've revamped the site to give you more of what you want and some new things, too. Tell us what you think!
Welcome from the Editor -
Salon's article "First Lady Got Back" is a clear demonstration that despite the historic events of Nov. 4, there is still a lot to do about how we talk and think about black people. Especially black women who are often seen as no more than the mere sum of their body parts, especially that part.
Michelle's Best Assets -
All of these recipes use fresh, health-supportive ingredients and cooking techniques with an eye on local, seasonal and sustainably grown food. A recipe doesn't have to be rigid, but ripe for re-interpretation by any creative chef. So be creative and make these recipes your own.
An Eco-Soul Thanksgiving -
Modest menu? Check. Table set? Done. Fabulous hostess dress? Got it. Like so many other late-20-somethings, I've decided to live up to my tax-filing status—"single, head of household." Let's just hope mom will be impressed.
My First Thanksgiving -
A horrific set of events, a captivating news story and a sadness that still lingers. Three decades later, any responsible reporting about Jonestown would ask to what degree our present landscape holds potential for a similar event, the widespread exploitation of vulnerable Americans.
Jonestown Anniversary -
There are those who would make the outcome of Prop 8 a fight between blacks and gays. There is enough blame to go around, but ultimately the issue cannot be addressed by drawing lines -- the defensive LGBT community on one side, narrow-minded blacks on the other. It's time for some serious reflection, on both sides of the battle.
Stop Hatin' -
Texting at the movies. E-mailing in meetings. Tweeting on the go. This surge of always-on communication has pushed uber-popular search engine Google into the phone market with a device of its own.
Google Me, Baby -
Mrs. Huxtable to Mrs. Obama: You're your own woman, and you're going to be plenty busy with the job of first lady and mom in chief. You're going to redefine both titles and make us even more proud.
Michelle Gets Advice from Clair Huxtable -
Comparing Michelle O to Jackie O has been something of an obsession among style tastemakers. And now with a black first lady, marketing execs may have hit a gold mine.
Michelle Obama as a Brand
