culture
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Mariah's World Is Flat and Uninteresting
In theory, Mariah Carey, reality star, sounds nothing short of must-see television. Long before Real Housewives came along, Carey offered the world various strains of grandiosity, eccentricity and lots o’ theatrics. Surely, someone who admittedly acknowledges living in her own bubble would be the perfect vehicle for a new reality series. However, Carey has been…
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We Need More Black People Rooting for Tech Entrepreneurs, Not Just Football Players
Editor’s note: Once a month, this column will tackle broader questions about what the country should do to increase educational opportunities for black youths. At the Bayou Classic, the annual football game between the Grambling State University Tigers and Southern University Jaguars, the stakes of the competition off the gridiron have the potential to be much…
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16 Artists Who Made Sure Black Lives Mattered at Art Basel Miami Beach
The beauty of art is that it starts with one person’s dreams and ideas, which are then realized in a painting, sculpture or other art medium. From there it lives on forever, hopefully for all the world to see. That’s one reason it’s so important that the artwork of black artists, who often document the…
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#NoDAPL: Big Win at Standing Rock as Army Corps Denies Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline
Updated Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, 5:30 a.m. EST: Predictably, Energy Transfer Partners and Sunoco Logistics Partners—owners of the Dakota Access Pipeline—have made it clear that they aren’t going anywhere and that the Army Corps statement was just politricks as usual. Read the full statement below: For more than three years now, Dakota Access Pipeline has done…
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Fidel Vive! A Cuban-American Activist Reflects on El Comandante
I am a Cuban Muslim in Miami in mourning for Fidel Castro Ruz. And I have been wearing my black armband all week long. I first learned the news of Castro’s transition to the realm of the ancestors from Cuban journalists who broke the story. I was shocked and saddened by the news of the inevitable fate that awaits us…
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We Are All Insecure
Eight weeks ago, The Root published an article I wrote, titled, “Is Insecure Preying on Black Women’s Insecurities?” It was a simple question, based on an honest concern I’d had while previewing the show prior to its debut on HBO: As viewers—and, at times, voyeurs—of Insecure, what was our intended takeaway? Was there a deliberate…
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The Root’s manCODE and Young, Fabulous & Female Events Head to Atlanta on Dec. 5!
The Root will be hosting two of our favorite events the same night in Atlanta, and whether you’re a man or woman, you won’t want to miss out! If you’re looking for a girls’ night out filled with networking, great conversation and fun, come join us for our Young, Fabulous & Female event in Atlanta…
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Empire Recap: Cookie vs. Clair Huxtable
Remember that hilarious episode in season 1 when Boo Boo Kitty had to give etiquette lessons to Cookie? No? That didn’t happen then, but in this episode, Cookie finally learns to behave like a lady in a played-out scenario that goes on too long for my taste; but on the upside, it’s a Cookie-centric episode…
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What Does a Trump Presidency Mean for the AIDS Epidemic in Black America?
It’s no secret that the reality of President-elect Donald Trump scares the hell out of many of us. Granted, our situation was suspect under eight years of President Barack Obama, but it cannot be denied that there’s much more at stake for African Americans after Inauguration Day. This includes the threat of millions of Americans…
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On World AIDS Day, Let’s Talk About How HIV-Criminalization Laws Won’t Lead to an AIDS-Free Generation
On Dec. 1 of each year, the global community celebrates World AIDS Day—a day that provides an opportunity for people to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died from AIDS. This year marks the 28th anniversary of the first-ever global-health day, which started…