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Another Republican Racial Controversy
(The Root) — The days when some speculated that the first black president or vice president would be a Republican now seem as much of a distant memory as the days when cellphones were considered a novelty. But not too long ago, black Republicans including Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice were among the party’s most…
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When a Spanking Becomes Abuse
(The Root) — Thanks to a shocking new video, many Americans got a troubling reminder of why we still need National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is designated in April to raise awareness of the issue. Last week, footage surfaced of Ohio father Greg Horn mercilessly beating his two adolescent daughters, allegedly as punishment for…
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How Roger Ebert Embraced Black Beauty
(The Root) — While the world continues to mourn the loss of film critic Roger Ebert, who died last week at the age of 70, and celebrate his love of film, many also have been introduced to his other great love: his wife, Chaz. Though we have become a culture that increasingly celebrates women not…
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Obama's Kamala Harris Quip Wasn't Sexist
(The Root) — Recently, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer drew the scorn of some of the very women who had been celebrating her rise as one of the most powerful women in America. The reason was her comments about her unwillingness to wear the label that some of those women celebrating her sport so proudly: feminist.…
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Holder on If We're Still a Nation of Cowards
(The Root) — As the Supreme Court prepares to decide three potentially historic civil rights cases, the nation’s leading legal advocate weighed in on America’s civil rights evolution. Thursday evening Attorney General Eric Holder joined a star-studded roster, which included filmmaker Spike Lee and actress Rosie Perez, at the National Action Network’s annual gala in New…
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Should Obama Take a Bigger Pay Cut?
(The Root) — On Wednesday, news broke that President Obama was doing something that a lot of Americans have done in recent years: preparing to watch his income shrink. Only, unlike most Americans, the president is doing so voluntarily. Because of the sequester, many government workers may be forced to take unpaid leave, known as…
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Is the Porn Industry Racist?
(The Root) — Porn star Aurora Snow surprised many with her candid confession to the Daily Beast regarding one of the last remaining taboos in the adult entertainment industry. According to Snow, while few sex acts are considered off the table today, sex acts with certain individuals can be. Snow spoke specifically of the fact…
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Obama's 2nd-Term Team Diversifies
(The Root) — While he has spent much of his second term battling Republicans on a host of issues, from the sequester debate to his Cabinet nominees, President Obama has also endured critiques from fellow Democrats. One of the most common complaints from his base of supporters has been that his administration is sorely lacking…
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GOP Rebukes Pol for Racial Slur: Progress?
(The Root) — Since their dismal showing in the 2012 elections, the Republican Party has spent much of the last several months behaving as a contestant on Extreme Home Makeover. With an overwhelming majority of voters of color choosing the Democratic candidate in the last presidential contest, Republicans began mapping out a plan to introduce…
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Are Parents to Blame for a Child's Racism?
(The Root) — At some point every child does something to disappoint a parent. It may be a poor grade, a questionable romantic choice or, in some cases, getting into legal trouble. But for some parents such deeds pale in comparison to the shame and embarrassment a child may bring upon the family through his…
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