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  • Mike Tyson's Undisputed Truth Set to Premiere on HBO

    Mike Tyson is a walking, talking anomaly. People fitting the pedigree of the former heavyweight champion of the world rarely get to tell their side of the story. Their lives and tragic deaths are usually cautionary tales whispered by school teachers, guidance counselors and group-home workers to children in need of “straightening out.” At one time, he was…

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  • Listen: 911 Dispatcher in Renisha McBride Case

    A recording obtained by the The Root includes audio of a police dispatcher sending officers to the Dearborn Heights, Mich., home where 19-year-old Renisha McBride was killed by a shotgun blast to the face on Nov. 2. The shooter, 54-year-old Theodore Paul Wafer, called 911 to report that he shot someone he didn’t recognize. She…

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  • I’m White. Was My Ancestor a Free Black Man?

    “When I was growing up, there were always whispers of black ancestors among my father’s family, but no one would ever discuss it openly. I grew up across the country from that side of the family, so the question never seemed very important. Now all the family members that might have had some answers are…

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  • Scandal Recap: 10 Shocking Twists

    Wow. Just wow. Last night’s episode of Scandal was packed with so many scream-worthy twists I’m sure most of you are hoarse. Today I can’t even whisper the word “gladiator” without feeling faint. Just when you thought Olivia Pope had the “My Family’s Secrets Are Worse Than Your Family’s Secrets” contest on lock, here comes…

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  • The Root Celebrates 2013 The Root 100 Honorees

    The Root staff joins the celebration of the 2013 The Root 100.

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  • The Root Celebrates 2013 The Root 100 Honorees

    The Root celebrated The Root 100 class of 2013 with a gala event at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City Thursday night. Political consultant Angela Rye and David Johns, executive director of the White House Initiative for Educational Excellence for African Americans, were both named to the list for their achievement and influence.

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  • The Root Celebrates 100 Influencers and Achievers in 2013

    The Root celebrated the achievements of its 2013 The Root 100 honorees at a gala event held at the Tribeca Rooftop in New York City Thursday night.

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  • Stop Apologizing: Start Firing

    Yesterday the president said what every American not living under a rock already knew: “I mean, we fumbled the rollout on this health care law.” He also stated, “I think it’s legitimate for them to expect me to have to win back some credibility on this health care law in particular, and on a whole…

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  • The Root Celebrates 100 Influencers and Achievers in 2013

    The Root 100 gala celebration was held at the Tribeca Rooftop in Lower Manhattan, with more than 250 attendees.

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  • The Root Celebrates 100 Influencers and Achievers in 2013

    The Root 100 celebration was held at the Tribeca Rooftop in Lower Manhattan.

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