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Variety Show Debuts on TV One
TV One’s Verses & Flows melds the best of soul music and spoken word into a weekly 30-minute variety show, perfect for the whole family. Hosted by actor and author Hill Harper, Verses & Flows features a slew of notable guests — including Tyrese, Marsha Ambrosius and Kem — performing new and classic hits. The…
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Scenes From Occupy DC
The Root visited the Occupy D.C. demonstration in Washington’s McPherson Square on Nov. 7 to talk to some protesters about why they joined the movement, their experiences with a lackluster economy and their daily lives among the tents of the downtown-Washington encampment. Here’s what the interviewees, some of whom chose not to disclose their last…
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Show Explores Revolutions in France, Haiti, US
Starting this Friday, the New-York Historical Society is featuring “Revolution! The Atlantic World Reborn,” a traveling exhibition featuring various cultural and historical artifacts from the diverse and multifaceted revolutions of the United States, France and Haiti. For the first time, the sovereign revolutions of these nations are melded together, telling an international narrative of dynamic…
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Drake Back With Sophomore Album
Toronto rap artist Drake is back with his sophomore album, Take Care, which has garnered quite a bit of hype before its official release, including its very own Twitter hashtag, #TakeCareComesWith. The Canadian actor-turned-rap star rose to fame after the success of his Lil Wayne-endorsed EP mixtape So Far Gone. And after the critical acclaim…
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You Said It: The Root's Comment Roundup
GW on Cain Launches ‘Revolution Solution’ Bus Tour: “This guy is like a giant turd that won’t flush, just can’t get rid of him.” Peacelady on Give Metta World Peace a Chance: “Commentators calling NBA games are forced to say ‘world peace’ several times during Lakers games. I think it sends out a good vibe…
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Policy Summit to Address Urban Economic Equality
Equality Summit 2011, the fourth in a series of national summits by PolicyLink, a national institute dedicated to advancing social and economic equality, kicks off tomorrow in Detroit. Activists, leaders and policymakers alike will descend on the Motor City to discuss the nation’s current state of economic inequality and share ideas on how to ensure…
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Cain Tells His Side of the Story in New Book
In the shadows of racial debate, controversial campaign ads and contentious White House aspirations, GOP hopeful Herman Cain is quite the divisive character when it comes to this season’s lot of presidential hopefuls. But in light of the media storm, the former Godfather’s Pizza CEO has garnered buzz and generated waves across the GOP —…
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2 Upcoming Films Highlight Airmen's Heroism
In celebration of the heroic actions of the Tuskegee Airmen, George Lucas and actors Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard have taken to the big screen to pay homage to one of the country’s most iconic troops of World War II African-American fighters. The Lucas documentary Double Victory showcases the Airmen’s triumphs amid the adversities…
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Experimental UK Rapper Releases New Album
British rapper Roots Manuva continues to spread the south-London hip-hop sound with his eighth studio album, 4Everevolution. Roots Manuva’s experimental hip-hop sound helped define a generation of rappers from the United Kingdom. Roots Manuva’s pioneering blend of funk, dubstep, dancehall and conventional hip-hop has garnered an abundance of acclaim across Europe as well as stateside.…
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A Peek at Elmo's Right-Hand Man
Earning a bevy of recognition at more than 10 film festivals in 2011 alone, Constance Mark’s Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey is a captivating documentary that tears down the walls of one of children’s television’s most iconic characters, Elmo. Kevin Clash, the unsung mastermind behind the Elmo character, finally gets his time in the limelight.…
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