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What Black Leaders Think About Sotomayor
Saaret Yoseph is a writer and Assistant Editor at TheRoot.com. She manages and blogs for \”Their Eyes Were Watching …\” Like most folks, I would have loved to have seen an African-American nominee who could correct the historic wrong that occurred with the appointment of Clarence Thomas. Nonetheless, the Supreme Court is a classic example…
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The Coretta Scott King Book Awards: 40 Years of Excellence
Saaret Yoseph is a writer and Assistant Editor at TheRoot.com. She manages and blogs for \”Their Eyes Were Watching …\” As a mainstay in the publishing world, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards has a full and rich tradition of recognizing the best literature for young people created by African-American writers and illustrators. The honored books…
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Rwandan Rapper Wows 'Idol' Guests With a Worthy Cause
Surprisingly, last night’s American Idol episode consisted of more than just Simon Cowell quips and cheesy segues from Ryan Seacrest. Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey and Kris Allen, the three remaining contestants vying for the top spot, stood on-deck as 15-year-old guest performer, Noah Mushimiyimana from Rwanda blew them out of the water. His appearance was a…
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Word to Your Mother
Saaret Yoseph is a writer and Assistant Editor at TheRoot.com. She manages and blogs for \”Their Eyes Were Watching …\” Celebrate the maternal bond with a silver or gold motherhood necklace that says it all. Red Envelope. $39.95 – $49.95. Text by Meera Bowman-Johnson She’ll be the flyest mom at the park with the City…
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Vlogging While Black
Saaret Yoseph is a writer and Assistant Editor at TheRoot.com. She manages and blogs for \”Their Eyes Were Watching …\” For her over 22,000 subscribers, TonyaTKO focuses on empowering people. Her often lengthy videos—any clip over five minutes is long in YouTube time, while hers are often over 10 minutes—focus on personal, political and cultural issues,…
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100 Days Worth of Fashion
Saaret Yoseph is a writer and Assistant Editor at TheRoot.com. She manages and blogs for \”Their Eyes Were Watching …\” The soon-to-be first lady looks on as Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th U.S. president. The president and first lady arrive at the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center. Attending the National…
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10 Questions About Bo
Saaret Yoseph is a writer and Assistant Editor at TheRoot.com. She manages and blogs for \”Their Eyes Were Watching …\” His American Kennel Club registered name is Amigos New Hope. That sounds suspicious from the jump. Amigos and Hope in the same breath? Captions by Denise Stewart Reports say the dog is now at his…
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Malia and Sasha: Home Alone?
Saaret Yoseph is a writer and Assistant Editor at TheRoot.com. She manages and blogs for \”Their Eyes Were Watching …\” Less than a month into their father’s presidency, Sasha and Malia Obama were seasoned passengers of Air Force One. Here, Mr. President and the first lady have the kids in-tow for a weekend trip to Chicago.…
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Strands of Strength
Saaret Yoseph is a writer and Assistant Editor at TheRoot.com. She manages and blogs for \”Their Eyes Were Watching …\” My hair, in my opinion, is a slight determining factor of how people perceive me because it is short. But I am happy with the nappy roots God has blessed me with. —Anita Dargan Have…
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Sheen, Mean and Clean
Saaret Yoseph is a writer and Assistant Editor at TheRoot.com. She manages and blogs for \”Their Eyes Were Watching …\” Abolitionist, editor and diplomat Frederick Douglass was nicknamed “The Lion of Anacostia.” Douglass surely embodied the moniker’s courage, but his snowy outgrowth gave him the bearing of an Old Testament prophet. A photo essay by…
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