• The Obamas' Class Struggle

    I guess that's why, in addition to being generally thrilled for Michelle Obama, I'm so happy that the self-proclaimed "mom in chief" is getting closer to the peace of mind that comes with finding the right school for her children. Most parents struggle with where to send their kids to school. But the decision can be especially agonizing for upwardly mobile black parents.
    The Obamas' Class Struggle
  • Red State, Black Ties

    It’s amazing to think that, in the closing weeks of this election, the once solidly Republican state of Virginia has moved squarely into Barack Obama’s column. His secret weapon? African immigrants, turning out the vote like never before.
    African immigrants get out the vote for Obama in Virginia
  • The Root's Talented Ten: Myesha Ward

    Long before anyone in America had a clue as to who or what a superdelegate was, Myesha Ward was hot on their trail. As delegate counter for the Obama campaign, the Howard-educated lawyer reeled in the support of countless Democratic officials, from the state to the federal level. Back in Washington, Ward is working to keep those lines of communication open.
    The Root's Talented Ten: Myesha Ward
  • Straddling the Clinton-Obama Divide

    Law school friends battle each other on the campaign trail.
    Yale Law School friends Jason Green and Addisu Demissie fight for Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and one another.
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