Forget hockey moms, hangovers with the president's daughters and Auto-Tune. We're kicking out 2008 and giving you a prelude to what's in store for 2009. Stay rooted in The Root for the new year!
The series of radio broadcasts in York, Pennsylvania chronicles the race debate in Election 2008.
Powell's endorsement repudiates both Bush and McCain and could drive undecideds into the Obama column.
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Blogging the Beltway: Obama's new compromise won't please everyone, but some Catholic and women's groups are on board.
Journal-isms update: Pundit won't be appearing on the air "for the time being"; GLAAD responds.
Audrey Smaltz heads a company that handles all the details to ensure a successful runway show.
The event was a major distraction from the positive work being done by worshippers of all faiths.
From a Super Bowl song to a pre-fame variety show visit, here are the late legend's best.
Watching the late singer's public fall from grace was painful, but her talent transcended all.
The biannual New York event started with a fashion-art expo and a talk about black women's images.
