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Do You Know a Young Star of the Future?
Our future, we know, belongs to the young. That is why The Root has decided to put the spotlight on the leaders of tomorrow. We want your help in finding candidates for our “Young Futurists” list of stars of the future. We are looking for young African-American men and women, ages 16 to 21, who are making…
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Job Lead: Substance Abuse Counselor in N.C.
The Naval Hospital at Camp Lejeune, N.C., is looking for someone with a degree in behavioral science, with specialized training in substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment, to be a substance abuse counselor. It’s a full-time, long-term contracting position that offers a competitive salary and benefits, including paid vacations and holidays, health insurance and a…
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The Root Newsletter Is Going Daily
As a reader of The Root, you might have noticed that we recently boosted the amount of news coverage and perspectives that we offer each day. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, The Root Newsletter is moving from weekly to daily delivery starting on November 12. Each morning you’ll receive a selection of the latest…
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A Turning Point for Hope and Change
Two years after America elected its first black president and gave Democrats control of Congress, the country is in a very different mood. “Yes We Can” optimism has given way to Tea Party anger in some parts of the land, and too many members of key voting blocs backing Barack Obama and the Democrats the last…
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Black Voters Could Make the Difference
After two years in which President Obama seemed to keep black voters at arm’s length, the White House is finally making an unabashed appeal to racial solidarity; it could work, reports New York Times columnist Charles Blow. A report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies shows that there are significant concentrations of…
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The Root 100 2010
Click here for a list of all Root 100 profiles. You can share or send individual profiles from that list.
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The Root's Black Caucus Weekend Party List
The Root’s Black Caucus Weekend Party List: Most parties require an invitation or an RSVP; if a party is open, the price of admission is listed above. The Root is a sponsor of events marked with an asterisk.*
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The Best of the Black Caucus Weekend
The Root’s Best Picks of the CBC’s 40th Annual Legislative Weekend in Washington, D.C.: *The Root is a co-sponsor of “Shut Out: Evaluating Madison Avenue for Disparity in Advertising Media and Creative Services”
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Download The Root's iPhone App
The Root has launched its new iPhone/iTouch app. Now you can always get all the content you enjoy from your favorite Web site with a black perspective on the go. The new app is free until the end of September, so take advantage of the opportunity now. Go to your the Apple iTunes store and…
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
