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How an Air Force Officer Turned Into a Beauty Queen
Veterans Day is a time to remember and thank not just those who have retired from the military but also those still in uniform in service to the country. That is why on this Veterans Day, the reigning Miss Black USA 2014 will be at a Veterans Hospital in Arizona, handing out thank-you cards. But…
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1st Look at Selma Trailer
The world got its first look at the much anticipated motion picture Selma when the movie’s trailer was released this week. The film depicts the bloody, tension-filled voting-rights marches that took place in 1965 from Selma, Ala., to Montgomery, Ala., led by Martin Luther King Jr. Back in September, director Ava DuVernay was still editing…
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Loretta Lynch: 5 Things to Know About the Next Attorney General
With official word from the White House, Loretta Lynch, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, is the nominee to replace outgoing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. Pending confirmation by the Senate, Lynch, 55, she will become the first African-American woman to be named U.S. attorney general. Described as a low-profile prosecutor, she…
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Lounging at The Root 100 Gala
Amtrak, the presenting sponsor of The Root 100 2014 gala at Espace in New York City, provided a warm space for honorees to relax during the reception where they could take photos, charge their devices or do a bit of networking before the dinner program began. Amtrak’s Darlene Abubakar (front row, center) is surrounded by…
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Photos From The Root 100 2014 Gala: Turn Down for What?!
This year’s cohort of honorees basked in one another’s company at The Root’s annual gala, held Thursday night at Espace in New York City, honoring the most impactful African Americans between the ages of 25 and 45. The Root 100 honorees Tamron Hall and Van Jones, The Root Editor-in-Chief Henry Louis Gates Jr., and host…
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The Root 100 Gala Celebrates the Most Influential African Americans
The Root 100 annual gala is always a high-powered networking event, part family reunion, part revival. Throw in a photo booth and a great DJ, and it turns into one of the best parties of the year. Thursday night’s soiree at New York City’s Espace on West 42nd Street did not disappoint. Packed with movers…
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Michael Brown’s Mother Could Face Felony Theft Charges: Report
As the nation waits for possible charges to be brought against Darren Wilson, the police officer who killed Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., Brown’s mother may be facing charges of her own. Leslie McSpadden has been accused of leading others to attack and steal money from a group selling “Justice for Mike Brown” merchandise. If…
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How We Can Respect the Service of Our Veterans
They have served their country and made sacrifices that most of us can never imagine. Some come home with physical injuries, many with emotional problems, and all are looking for ways to move forward with their lives. They are veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan or serving on duty standing watch over the…
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