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March Movie Madness Round 2: Black Comedies and Musicals

by The Root Staff

Vote to help determine which films make the Sweet 16!

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March Movie Madness Round 2: Black Dramas

by The Root Staff

Vote to help determine which films make the Sweet 16!

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March Movie Madness Round 2: Black Romance Movies

by The Root Staff

Vote to help determine which films make the Sweet 16!

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March Movie Madness Round 2: Black Action Movies

by The Root Staff

Vote to help determine which films make the Sweet 16!

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How Rising Food Costs Affect Black Families

by Edward Wyckoff Williams

People of color suffer disproportionately from food insecurity. What will our leaders do?

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Olivia Pope: From Juggernaut to Jezebel?

by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D.

As season 2 of Scandal resumes, fans wonder if the lead remains the gladiator they've come to love.

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A Peek at America's Super-Diverse Future

by Lawrence D. Bobo

Straight Up: The mix of people at one Southern California mall shows the promise of our changing demographics.

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Why Cops, Community Are at Odds in Brooklyn

by Hillary Crosley

Kimani Gray's death sparked outrage built on years of tension. But is it possible to heal?

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I Woke Up Naked in Co-Worker's Bed

by Demetria L. Lucas

Ask Demetria: You may have been a victim of acquaintance rape, and there's only one way to be sure.

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March Movie Madness, Round 1: Black Dramas

by The Root Staff

Do the Right Thing? Precious? Eve's Bayou? Help us decide which films should advance to round 2.