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February 12, 2013
A shootout with an alleged murderer mugs the spotlight from the president's speech.
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February 11, 2013
This Fashion Week, let's not take for granted the political power of the industry.
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February 11, 2013
The Root Recommends: A watch party and panel discussion. Join in online at #IMPACTRootSOTU!
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by Helena Andrews onFebruary 9, 2013
He praises her beauty constantly. Could it be a subtle message to the haters obsessed with her looks?
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by Lawrence D. Bobo onFebruary 2, 2013
Straight Up: It's past time for the party to step into the real world and start facing the facts.
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January 28, 2013
It might have been easier to press her for change than it has been with Obama, say some observers.
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by Lawrence D. Bobo onJanuary 21, 2013
Straight Up: POTUS went for the light touch. A good speech, but maybe not one for the history books.
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January 21, 2013
As he starts a second term, we look at how he's addressed eco-hazards in poor and minority areas.
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January 20, 2013
As his second term nears, we look at his record on gay rights and make predictions.
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by Tom Joyner onJanuary 18, 2013
Tom Joyner's response to the criticism, in a piece for BlackAmericaWeb: "He isn't a white Republican. He's a black Democrat who is going to be harshly criticized whichever way he decides to go."
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