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Happy Valentine's Day From Twitter: Obama Hate, Racism and Classism
(The Root) — If you thought Feb. 14 was all about love, you thought wrong. At least when it comes to the marriage of politics, race, class and social networking, that is. Today the #LiberalCandyHearts hashtag has brought out some of the right’s worst and most familiar vitriol — from calling the president a “fascist…
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Obama Can Do More About College Costs
(Special to The Root) — President Barack Obama was exactly right in his State of the Union speech to mention the need for college graduates as part of his prescription for more American jobs. While there are more job seekers than jobs in our struggling economy, many employers are hiring but are having a hard…
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The Next Obamas? Black, Powerful, in Love
Authors of a recent study declared the Obamas the official replacements for Cliff and Clair Huxtable. Bizarre as the idea is that we’re allocated one-high profile black couple per generation, it’s true that the openly affectionate — and by all indications, mutually supportive — partnership is fast becoming a national reference point for what happens…
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The Next Obamas? Black, Powerful, in Love
Authors of a recent study declared the Obamas the official replacements for Cliff and Clair Huxtable. Bizarre as the idea is that we’re allocated one-high profile black couple per generation, it’s true that the openly affectionate — and by all indications, mutually supportive — partnership is fast becoming a national reference point for what happens…
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Love and Happiness in a Blended Family
(The Root) — With all the fuss over what’s keeping black women and black men from jumping the broom, black married couples have been lost in the fray. Yes, of course they exist! In fact, the vast majority of black women and men do indeed get married. Many of us are putting our own spin…
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Make It Last Forever: 3 Couples on Black Love
(The Root) — Black love and marriage come in many different forms; the desire for a healthy, successful union is universal. This Valentine’s Day, three married couples from all walks of life talk to The Root and put love into perspective, share the special quirks of their relationships and reveal how they keep pressing on…
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Tracy Reese: 'Love What You Do'
(The Root) — Tracy Reese, the successful fashion designer who counts Michelle Obama as one of her fans, has made it to the top of a very tough industry. Backstage at her Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show on Sunday, Feb. 10, The Root’s contributing editor Harriette Cole talked to her about who and what has helped…
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Can We Trust Reporters With Black Breaking News?
The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas reflects in a piece for Clutch magazine on how the real-life drama surrounding the Chris Dorner saga was covered and what was missed. As commentators and “experts” kept yapping, I wondered if I — you know as a Black member of the general public — was even the…
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I'm Kind of Bitchy. Is That Why I'm Single?
Writing at xoJane, India-Jewel Jackson approaches the end of an online dating experiment by considering some revelations and lessons learned — including one about her own personality. I said I’d give this project six full months, and as I near the finish line, I’m starting to realize that the end is going to be quite…
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Harlem Shake Videos: Have You Seen These?
(The Root) — The Harlem Shake is back once again, and this time it’s a viral global meme. You might remember it from G. Dep’s 2001 video “Let’s Get It,” in which Diddy and Black Rob appeared, although the dance dates back to the 1980s. In case the ’80s were before your time, here’s a…
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