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'The Submission': A Play About Race's Sound and Fury
A controversial play about a white playwright who enters a competition pretending to be black and wins a drama award is full of fire and fury, says Janice Simpson, who blogs about the New York theater scene. Danny, a gay white guy, writes a gritty drama about a poor black family but submits it to…
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'30 Americans' Exhibit Sneak Peek
This painting is one of three works from the late, great artist that are featured in the exhibit. The Washington, D.C., native is inspired by Japanese ganguro culture, hip-hop and fashion. Cave, a performance artist, dancer and fabric sculptor, is best known for the elaborate garments he makes from found materials. Known for his use…
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Troy Davis and Twitter: Celebrity Reactions
The case of Troy Davis, who’s scheduled to be executed tonight by the state of Georgia for the murder of an off-duty police officer, has inspired outrage and set a fire under many black celebrities. Outkast rapper Big Boi rallied his Twitter followers to protest at the Jackson, Ga., prison where Davis, who supporters say…
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The CBC Event Schedule
Congressional Black Caucus Week, also known as the Annual Legislative Conference, is here! Check out The Root’s guide to select events around Washington, D.C., from Sept. 21-24 — ranging from town halls and networking receptions to invitation-only parties. Wednesday, Sept. 21 Registration/Ticketing OpenLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CPAR Future FocusLocation: D.C.…
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Celebrities in Playboy: Past and Present
Check out the black celebrities who have posed for Playboy magazine over the years. In other news: Why Obama’s Black Critics Are Wrong
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Howard vs. Morehouse: A Slide Show
Flanked by fellow H.U. contestants Theo Hollingsworth and OC, rapper Trigga Tay reps for H.U. on the mic at The Root’s Rap Battle, which went down Saturday at D.C.’s RFK Stadium, at the official tailgating party for the AT&T Nation’s Football Classic — a gridiron showdown between Howard University and Morehouse College. The finalists, Howard’s…
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Howard vs. Morehouse: The MC Edition
Be sure not to miss these MCs battling it out on the mic at The Root’s AT&T Nation’s Football Classic Rap Battle on Saturday, Sept. 10, from noon to 12:45 p.m. MCs from both schools will go head-to-head in a 45-minute freestyle battle during the Pepsi Max Fan Festival on the AT&T Soundstage at RFK Stadium.…
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Obama: Jobs Plan 'Isn't Class Warfare'
If you saw President Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress Thursday evening, then you probably noticed that a certain spark was back as he laid out his plan for creating jobs. Infrastructure projects and tax credits were among its features, but he pushed back on the notions that high-income Americans shouldn’t pay more…
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The Root's Howard-Morehouse Rap Battle
This weekend, Howard and Morehouse will battle it out on the football field, but be sure not to miss them also battle it out on the mic at The Root’s Nation’s Football Classic Rap Battle. On Saturday, Sept. 10, from noon to 12:45 p.m., MCs from both schools will go head-to-head in a 45-minute freestyle…
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