Before we get into this week’s emails, tweets, DMs, and comments, many of my mailbag readers know that I am very…

I know it’s late. I was doing stuff.

It’s my work-iversary!

Something weird happened.

A list of reasons why, each week, the Clapback Mailbag responds to emails, direct messages, tweets and comments from…

A few weeks ago, I went to a comedy show to see one of my best friends perform. As I walked in, I noticed a dude…

One day soon, we’re probably going to have the Clapback Mailbag Awards. We’re working on a sponsor to present this idea…

So, ummm ... about this Birdbox thing.

Twas the Friday before Christmas, when all through the site
Not a creature was angry, except for the whites
The mailbag…

For too long, The Root has ignored an important segment of our readership. In our eagerness to answer the emails,…

Don’t you hate when you go see one of your favorite artists in concert, but instead of the hits, they play songs from…

While the Clapback Mailbag sometimes feels negative, I actually get excited opening the tweets, emails, comments and…

Last night was The Root 100, our annual salute to black excellence. After the event was over, the entire staff went out…

I am the threat.

This week, instead of answering each letter individually, I shall increase the level of difficulty by answering all the…

Today’s mailbag is the longest we’ve ever published. But it all relates to one subject: The tone and tenor of The…

Some mailbags are different.

You know what time it is.

It’s Friday, which means it’s time to dig through the emails, tweets, messages and comments received by The Root Staff…

As one of the world’s foremost wypipologists, my credentials are often challenged by people who aren’t familiar with my…