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  • Stars React on Twitter to East Coast Quake

    Minutes after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the East Coast, celebrities took to the Twitterverse. Here’s a look at their humorous, political and apocalyptic tweets.  Terry McMillan (@missterryMcMillan): Let’s hear Rick Perry’s take on the earthquake. We know Michele will blame it on the President. La La (@lala): Just hoping all my East Coast people…

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  • Introducing The Root U!

    A new school year is upon us, and whether you’re headed back to school this fall or have just graduated, you should have access to all the news that matters to you the most. The Root U is a fresh extension of The Root that keeps busy college students and budding young professionals ahead of…

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  • Black Brits Worse Off Than in 1985

    The Guardian’s Joseph Harker says that black Britons are worse off in many ways than during the last round of riots in 1981 and 1985. In the years up to 1981, tension had been building between black people and the police over the “sus” laws, which gave officers powers to arrest anyone they suspected may…

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  • Gates vs. Gates: The Face-Off

    Have you ever wanted to interview Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates? Well, here’s your chance to pose a question to one of the richest men in the world. Our own editor-in-chief, Henry Louis Gates Jr., will be quizzing the tech legend and philanthropist onstage at the National Urban League Conference in Boston on Thursday. Professor Gates…

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  • Create a Celebrations Page, Get a Gift Card

    The Root’s new Celebrations section is the perfect place to announce a birth, graduation, wedding, anniversary and more. In honor of the section’s launch, we are emailing the first 25 people to create a page a $25 Amazon gift certificate. So hurry up and share your news with the world! Create your announcement here.

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  • What's the Story on Our Redesign?

    A Fresh, Smart Look Arrives at The Root Daily Online News Provider Unveils a Rich and Bold Redesign FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – (Washington, D.C.) – The leading online African-American daily news provider The Root.com today introduced a comprehensive homepage redesign that will address readers’ desire for a richer multimedia experience centered on the latest news…

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  • Submissions Wanted: Your Favorite Family-Reunion Photos

    Immortalized in movies such as Madea’s Family Reunion and Johnson Family Vacation, the family reunion is a cherished summertime tradition for families coast to coast, brimming with enticing eats, family history and the camaraderie of kin. The Root wants to celebrate your inspiring and unique families with a gallery of real family-reunion photos. Upload yours…

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  • Blogging While Brown Conference Recap

    2011 Black Weblog Awards Winners Best Blog Design Single Black Male Best Blog Post Series Single Black Male Best Business Blog In Her Shoes Best Culture Blog From Ashy to Classy Best Cooking or Food Blog Black Girls Guide to Weight Loss Best Faith-Based Blog DC District Diva Best Fashion or Beauty Blog Afrobella Best…

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  • Scenes From the American Black Film Festival: Day 1

    Despite a heat wave and thunderstorms, crowds came out to attend the sold-out premiere of Robert Townsend’s new film, In the Hive, at Miami’s Colony Theatre during opening night of the 15th annual American Black Film Festival. In addition to ABFF Founder Jeff Fridays, celebrities such as Bill Duke, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Mekhi Phifer and…

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