Color-Struck Around The Globe
Sammy Sosa’s new vampire complexion is a jarring reminder that, from the Dominican Republic to Dakar to New Delhi, white is still right, yellow is still mellow and if you’re black, get back.
Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In
With more than half the NFL’s season gone, the New Orleans Saints are still undefeated. Can they run the table?
Does Hollywood Still Have a Brown Paper Bag Test?
When it comes to colorism, “Precious” is still the same old, same old.
On the Road to Entrepreneurship
In an excerpt from their book, Down to Business: The First 10 Steps to Entrepreneurship for Women, Clara and Alicia Villarosa list the top eight reasons why people decide to start their own business.
What’s Islam Got to Do With It?
From the D.C. sniper to Ft. Hood, it’s un-American to blame black people or Muslims for what crazy people do.
Happy 35th Birthday, Black Book!
The scrapbook of African-American history that Toni Morrison calls “a requirement for our national health” is still as beautiful and maddening as ever.
Takin' It to the Street (Sesame Street, That Is)
On Sesame Street's 40th anniversary, The Root takes a look back at some of the show's guest appearances by some of our favorite black celebrities.
Hollywood: Same As It Ever Was
Even with Oscar buzz and record-breaking box office success, “Precious” isn’t likely to blow up the careers of its female stars. Black actresses still have a hard row to hoe. Just ask Angela Bassett—and Cicely Tyson.
