I Tried It

I think it’s safe to say that it’s been a challenging year.

Do you need to get rid of some flies? I did. Wrote a song about it; like to hear it, here it go.

The Apollo Theater is a church.

It’s not my fault. I’m a victim.

Like most science nerds, I’ve always been a little more “geek” than “chic”—unibrow and all. I’m an introverted,…

I want a Drake beard. There, I said it.

I’ve known about the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference for years, but I have…

The Root’s Senior Writer Michael Harriot will be documenting his first time attending the Congressional Black…

Yesterday was Beyoncé’s 38th birthday, y’all...and today is blessedly the day I officially give up trying to do…

Yes, I stayed vegan throughout the Labor Day weekend (so, sadly, no barbecues for me on the unofficial last weekend…

I am not a breakfast person. I readily accept that it’s the most important meal of the day (because Michelle Obama…

You know, I saw this whole thing going differently in my mind. I had visions of puttering around my kitchen every…

Well, I’ve figured out why it’s been so difficult to take off the weight.

I want pizza. I don’t care what kind: New York-style, Chicago-style, flatbread, french bread, personal, pan, I don’t…

Fun fact, unbeknownst to me before attempting the 22 Days Nutrition challenge: according to PETA (who would…

I’m sure you’re wondering why, nine days into a 22-day series of blogs about attempting veganism (as Beyoncé and her…

For everyone who thinks 22 days of veganism will get you bodied like Beyoncé (or think that I think it will), think…

A wise commenter once said, “Girl, never go on a date hungry. Also, never decline date continuation suggestions…

There’s a lot to love about eating healthier—but the cost isn’t one of them; a point that has been roundly driven…

Fun fact: I love toast.