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9 Hilarious RNC Memes
Thursday night will mark the official end to the Republican National Convention, and it has been quite a show in Cleveland. From New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie—“Mr. Bridgegate” himself—lecturing Americans on ethics, to Dr. Ben Carson likening Hillary Clinton to Lucifer, to former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s vitriolic speech (because spewing vitriol seems…
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#PowerThursdays: Are Ghost and Angela Destined to Fail?
Let’s cut to the chase: Love, for Ghost (Omari Hardwick) and Angela (Lela Loren) on the hit series Power, is no walk in the park. Forget the fairy tale—this is New York City. And being in love with a separated (i.e., not divorced, but, yeah … it’s coming), reformed hustler is a super-messy situation. But…
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Tumult: 72 Hours in Photos
Death. Chaos. Pain. Anguish. These are tumultuous times in this nation and the world. Unarmed black men and women are being slaughtered at the hands of law enforcement—people whose job it is to protect and serve. Black people throughout the nation are enraged, bewildered and fearful of their lives. But on Thursday, the police became…
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#PowerThursdays: Kanan, the Former Kingpin
It’s #PowerThursdays, and we dedicate this week to Kanan—the former kingpin on Power (played by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson). He is back, and still committed to reclaiming his throne. Under the tutelage of Kanan, Tommy (Joseph Sikora) and Ghost (Omari Hardwick) have prospered in a nefarious, bad-guy sort of way. The brothers in crime have since…
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Tennis Royalty: The Williams Sisters Love to Serve
Venus and Serena Williams have become synonymous with this generation of tennis in the United States. The braid-and-bead-rocking sisters gained the world’s attention in the late 1990s, and after their nearly two decades in the game (pardon the pun), when either sibling enters the court, we anticipate dominance. Who cares if in 2015, Serena’s dreams of…
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#PowerThursdays: Tommy’s the Boss
Power is back (well, almost)! The provocative, smart and inherently street series returns July 17, and in honor of season 3, The Root is bringing you exclusive interviews with the cast. Omari Hardwick fans, rejoice. First up on our roster is Joseph Sikora, also known as the big, bad Tommy Egan. He was once the…
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Celebrities Who Hold It Down for the Divine 9
So, we are all aware of the history-making members of black Greek-letter organizations: Lena Horne (Delta Sigma Theta), Langston Hughes (Omega Psi Phi), Martin Luther King Jr. (Alpha Phi Alpha), Coretta Scott King (Alpha Kappa Alpha). And the list goes on. Many members of these fraternities and sororities have been trailblazers—breaking boundaries and making history that…
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POTUS Loves the Kids
President Barack Obama’s paternal instincts are on fleek. He has fathered Sasha and Malia but reigns as “dad” in the eyes of many Americans. Especially children. As part of our monthly series, His Lasting Legacy—a look back at President Barack Obama’s two terms in office— we’re honoring the commander in chief as the first dad.…
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These Musicians Are Geminis. But Are You Surprised?
Let’s face it: By and large, Geminis are incredibly creative individuals. It follows that there’s an abundance of Gemini musicians who dominate the music industry. It’s Black Music Month—or, per President Barack Obama’s recent proclamation, African-American Music Appreciation Month. Here we recognize the mastery and pure genius of these Gemini music-making folk. Yes, Biggie was a…
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Watch: In Her Own Words: Michael Brown’s Mother Tells Her Truth
A mother’s love is said to be one of the purest forms of human love. For her, the loss of a child is unimaginable. In 2014 Lesley McSpadden faced tragedy on the world stage with the death of her 18-year-old son, Michael Brown. The fatal police shooting ignited protest across the country—and sparked a rallying…
