Words From the Other Mr. (Cornel) West

With a new memoir on shelves (and e-readers), the Princeton scholar talks Obama’s Nobel Prize, the future of black politics and what would Jesus do (if he were president).

Meet The Root 100

Lawyers, activists, scientists, journalists, creatives—and more. These are 100 men and women who, with their actions, ideas and enthusiasms, are changing the world.

Morehouse’s Crossroads Has Nothing To Do With ‘Ghetto Gear’ or Cross-Dressing

New dress code shrouds a lack of academic and financial vision that threatens the foundation of the college’s pedigree.

BGLO Special Report: Dangerous Hazing Has Not Stopped

“The question is not if, but when another kid will be injured or killed trying to join one of our groups.” Does it all come down to the money?

How the (Dr. Cornel) West Was Won

With a new memoir on shelves (and e-readers), the scholar talks preachers to “praise teams,” Socrates to Jay-Z.

Bill Cosby Live at Lincoln Center: Humble? Hardly. Hilarious? Absolutely.

Minus social commentary, the Cos is old-fashioned funny.

Special Report: ‘Underground’ Pledging vs. ‘Membership Intake Process’

To many, the tribulations of traditional pledging are symbolic of the trials of life. Is that why some black Greeks continue to create their own dangerous, illegal process?

Beat It!

A hip-hop-inspired video game actually worth checking out.

So Fresh and So Clean

These aren't your back-in-the-day penny loafers.

Will Smith Is No Fred Williamson

If it sounds absurd, it’s supposed to: screenwriter/actor/martial artist Michael Jai White blows up Black Dynamite.