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The Story Behind the 'I Have a Dream' Speech
Like most public figures, Martin Luther King Jr. had very little time to work on his speeches. Clarence B. Jones, who was King’s personal attorney, also helped write many of his speeches. In a book published recently, Jones gives the blow-by-blow account of how King’s most famous speech, “I Have a Dream,” delivered at the March…
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Getting to The Root of Fabulous in Philly
If you were among the nearly 200 women who came out Thursday evening to The Root’s Young, Fabulous and Female event in Philadelphia, then you know that the evening of candid talk and networking over cocktails was well worth the trek in the frigid weather. Sponsored by Lincoln and held at the African American Museum…
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How's Obama Doing? Take Our Survey
As much as The Root’s readers love expressing their views about President Barack Obama and his administration through article comments, we love reading them. Now nearly two years into his presidency, we’d like to get those opinions “on the record” in a more formal way: The Root Survey: Your Opinion of President Barack Obama Are you ready…
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Are You Young, Fabulous and Female in Philly?
The latest stop in The Root’s Young, Fabulous and Female series of events is Philadelphia, and we’re pleased to announce that on-air personality and journalist Jacque Reid (Tom Joyner Morning Show, Let’s Talk About Pep) will be moderating the discussion! Join The Root for an evening of conversation and cocktails, sponsored by Lincoln, next Thursday,…
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Scholars: Renowned Writer 'Passed for White'
Long before post-racialism became a buzzword, author Jean Toomer sought to transcend the racial labels that define American life. He wrote the Harlem Renaissance classic Cane (1923), which tells stories of rural and urban black life in a series of vignettes. However, when it came to his own identity, the racially ambiguous-looking Toomer insisted that his…
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VIDEO: Katie Couric Talks 2010's Top Stories With The Root
Check out the freewheeling discussion that our deputy editor, Sheryl Huggins Salomon, took part in on Katie Couric’s @KatieCouric Web show with Couric, humorist Mo Rocca and Politico editor Jonathan Martin. They discussed everything from President Obama, health care reform and the Haiti earthquake to the Tea Party, Chilean miners, the idea of a Muslim…
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Get The Root on Your iPad!
The Root has launched its iPad app. It is now available, free for downloading, at Apple’s App Store. Our iPad app brings to your fingertips our unique editorial content with a variety of black perspectives: breaking news, features, reviews and analyses of politics, culture and international affairs. Our new app uses cutting-edge technology to take…
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Reverse Passing? Kidding … Right?
Ever heard of Barack Obama? You know, the first black president? The one who won an election and near-deity status in the African-American community while openly discussing his white mother in books, interviews and stump speeches? Yeah, me, too. This is just one of the reasons I’m scratching my head at the findings of a…
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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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