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Poll: Mormons and Blacks Still Face Prejudice
Poll: Mormons and blacks still face prejudice: In a piece of news that’s somewhat predictable but especially relevant in light of the upcoming presidential election, a sizable pockets of voters say they would be uncomfortable with a close family member marrying someone who is black or Mormon, with Mormons facing slightly more distrust from people…
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Another Shocking Jacob Zuma Image
S. African Cartoon Depicts President as Male Body Part In May, tensions were inflamed in South Africa after the ruling African National Congress objected to a satirical art exhibition that included a painting showing President Jacob Zuma as Lenin with his genitals exposed. The ANC forced a newspaper to remove the image from its website, and the painting was…
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Frank Ocean Comes Out?
In a candid and emotionally detailed post on his Tumblr account posted early today, R&B star Frank Ocean reveals his romantic relationship with another man. It’s being interpreted as a confirmation of the rumors, inspired by some of the singers recent lyrics, that the singer is gay or bisexual. According to Billboard, the letter was…
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Reverse Racism: A How-To Guide
When Ward Connerly led the charge to end affirmative action in the University of California system in the 1995, many in his camp called the practice of creating opportunities for students of color reverse racism against nonpersons of color. Black Girl Dangerous writers A.D. Song and Mia McKenzie say that reverse racism is real —…
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Top 10 Moments From 'Boomerang'
(The Root) — When we’re commemorating the decades-long anniversaries of TV shows and films, it’s always fun and important to remember the moments, characters and quotes that make those works of art stand the test of time. Here at The Root, we’ve marked anniversaries of The Cosby Show, Do the Right Thing, Jungle Fever and…
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Reflections on Kanye and Kim
At Clutch magazine, Danielle C. Belton tries to figure out what West sees in Kardashian — and whether Beyoncé really considers her a friend — and finally concludes, “The rich are not like us.” Being rich — and on TV — can make you very “different,” to paraphrase novelist and witness to the Roaring 20s…
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NBA Star's Gay Slur Is Latest Twitter Error
(The Root) — Ever since last summer, New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire has displayed an uncanny knack for doing the wrong thing. Even worse than being a leading candidate for the Bad Judgment Award, he’s also a favorite for the Bad Timing Award. He attempted a fancy dunk and injured his back during warmups,…
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20 Black LGBT Movers and Shakers
June is national LGBT Pride Month, so The Root is presenting 20 advocates, filmmakers, journalists, actors, authors, former athletes and straight allies who have helped break down barriers and change the landscape for today’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. While actor, director and playwright Colman Domingo‘s dive into Hollywood may have been meager —…
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Obama's Day, June 14: Visiting the World Trade Center Site
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2012 In the morning, the president will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the president will travel to Cleveland, Ohio. In Cleveland, the president will deliver…
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Erykah Badu's Naked Ambition
(The Root) — For the second time since 2010, singer Erykah Badu’s naked body is going viral. Sort of. On June 1 a shocking video (i.e., NSFW) for Badu’s atmospheric cover of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” hit the Web. Performed with experimental rock band the Flaming Lips, the psychedelic track stems…