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Don Lemon: Yes, the Black Community Is Homophobic
The day after revealing his sexual orientation via the New York Times and Twitter, CNN’s Don Lemon had a refreshingly candid talk with Keli Goff of theLoop21 about why he came out, the stress he felt, why he didn’t think the gay community would accept him and what he wants to do next. Some takeaways:…
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Black Women Are Less Attractive. Oh, Really?
A posting on Psychology Today’s the Scientific Fundamentalist blog, titled “Why Are Black Women Rated Less Physically Attractive Than Other Women but Black Men Are Rated Better Looking Than Other Men?” was the talk of the Twittersphere today (usually just introduced with something like “Appalled!” or “Ridiculous!”) … until it disappeared, that is. By computing…
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The Root Recommends: Nick Cannon's Comedy Special
After a 19-year hiatus, actor comic and musician Nick Cannon will return to the stage as a stand-up comedian in his own stand-up special, Mr. Showbiz. In his first-ever comedy special, Cannon says, he will dish about it all: fatherhood, his marriage to one of the most famous women in the world (Mariah Carey), his…
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The Root Recommends: The Spring Issue of Jones Magazine
Spring is upon us, and for the latest in this season’s most coveted beauty products, check out the new spring issue of Jones Magazine, with the stunning Yasmin Warsame on the cover. In addition to staying true to its mission by catering to the fashion and beauty needs and interests of multicultural women, the spring…
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The Root Recommends: 'The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl'
ColorLines recently pointed us in the direction of The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl — ABG for short — about a socially handicapped black woman who finds herself in hilarious situations. The star and creator, Issa Rae, sets her series in various Los Angeles locales, but the best moments take place in the main character’s…
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Transcript: Obama's Immigration-Reform Speech
President Obama delivered a speech on the need for immigration-reform legislation today during a visit to Texas today. Read the transcript of his prepared remarks as released by the White House. Remarks of President Barack Obama — As Prepared for Delivery Immigration and Border Security Tuesday, May 10, 2011 El Paso, Texas As Prepared for…
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The Root Recommends: 'How Cancer Crossed the Color Line'
African Americans are quite used to hearing pleas to get cancer-prevention screenings because we’re more likely to develop the disease and/or die from it, but did you know that at one time, cancer was thought to be a “white disease” from which blacks were largely immune? This is one of the revelations to be found…
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Best Black Celeb Mentors
According to the Atlanta Post, “Within the black community, the need seems to be great, but so are some of the names that have answered this call to action.” It has pulled together a list of famous African-American celebrities who have answered the call by being awesome mentors, whether to their future spouses (Michelle Obama), underprivileged…
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Betty Shabazz Place? Street May Be Renamed
MSBNC reports that a street in New York City near the place where civil rights icon Malcolm X was assassinated may be renamed for his wife, Dr. Betty Shabazz. The renaming of the Washington Heights street would be symbolic, taking the form of a sign at the corner of W. 165th Street and Broadway, bearing…
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The Root Recommends: Maya Angelou's Cookbook
Maya Angelou went on Good Morning America this week to cook healthy recipes from her second cookbook, which came out earlier this year, with host Robin Roberts. It’s seems there’s nothing Angelou can’t do. The book, Great Food, All Day Long: Cook Splendidly, Eat Smart, features recipes (oxtail soup, chicken tetrazzini, Swedish hash) that, eaten…
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