This year, for each day of Kwanzaa, The Root is highlighting one person from the community who exemplifies the…

The Definitive List (and Explanation) of Letters That Work As Nicknames

Because I’m young, gifted, and Black, I’m prone to nicknames. Hell, my entire life is one big nickname. But being Black…

Jeremih's Song "Oui" Bothers The Shit Out Of Me.

I'm not a fan of Jeremih. I’m also not not a fan of Jeremih. In fact, Jeremih exists in a space where I typically…