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On Porsha's Divorce, and Whether We're Our Own Worst Enemies
Anticipating reactions to the latest big news from reality television in a piece for Clutch magazine, The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas questions why women can be so quick to give men the benefit of the doubt, but not other women. Yesterday was D-Day. Yes, I’m referring to the divorce filing [heard] ’round the…
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5 Reasons Not to Write Off Tyler Perry's Latest
(The Root) — If you haven’t seen Tyler Perry’s Temptation, consider this an official semi-spoiler alert. The director — whose alter ego is an elderly female criminal — put silly shenanigans on the back burner this time around to deliver a more serious, even tragic, film that is worth the price of admission. Of course,…
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Political Savvy: 4 Top Power Players Under 40
With media reports swirling around the scandals of high-profile black politicians, it’s time we divert a little bit from the headlines and focus on a new generation of politicians who are slowly but surely making positive strides in their career. From mayors to City Council members to Obama campaign supporters, Black Enterprise is highlighting four…
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Swizz Beatz's Twin Passions
Swizz Beatz has influenced the zeitgeist for over a decade, from crafting hit records since the ‘90s to now serving as Creative Director for Reebok Classics, a move that saved the brand from extinction. Yet for all his endeavors, Swizz’s passion for painting and mixed media may be the most intriguing. With whispers circulating of his…
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Race Advice Column Coming Soon to The Root
(The Root) — We’re excited to announce the April launch of Race Manners, an advice column that Staff Writer Jenée Desmond-Harris will be writing for The Root. Once a week, she’ll take on your toughest questions about the ethics and etiquette of racial interactions in a changing America. She’ll settle debates, provide explanations and address those concerns you’d never discuss in public for fear…
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Fired for Highlighting Tech Sexism, Adria Richards Speaks Out
In case you missed it: Last week, Silicon Valley veteran and “tech evangelist” Adria Richards tweeted a photo of two developers making crude jokes while attending a conference (“Not cool,” she wrote. “Jokes about forking repo’s in a sexual way and ‘big’ dongles. Right behind me.”) One man was fired as a result. As the…
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Judge Joe Brown Canceled: $20 Million Was Too Much?
Judge Joe Brown is just behind Judge Judy when it comes to court-show ratings, but a 17 percent decline in his popularity reportedly led CBS to attempt to renegotiate his contract and ultimately cancel his program. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the daytime-television judge was making $20 million a year, so he’ll probably be OK…
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7 Tips for Creating a Social Media Policy
Social media is expanding with millions of people worldwide interacting before, during and after work. While social media is an extraordinary communications’ tool, employers can’t help but wonder what employees are discussing on social media during work hours—and even when they’re off the clock. It’s important that employees understand the impact they have on your…
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Tech Evangelist Adria Richards Breaks Silence on Recent Controversy
The cyber debate continues over the recent firing of developer evangelist Adria Richards, but the former SendGrid employee has cleared the air, releasing a statement on Wednesday. Richards’ decision to out PyCon conference attendees, who made sexual innuendos while sitting behind her, sparked a massive online debate and social media controversy. One of the jokesters…
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For Lavar Arrington's Latest Act, A Grand Nod To His Many Influences
Under Armour’s story has always been LaVar Arrington’s story. It was in 1998 when as an all-American linebacker at Penn State he seemingly took the company’s slogan — “Protect this house!” — to heart and helped the Nittany Lions to an undefeated season at Beaver Stadium. Theirs was the same as a pro: Arrington, to…
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