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  • Why I'm Totally Here For Kyla McMullen's List Of 73 Sexy Science Sistas

    1. Because my homie Dahlia Haynes is on it. She’s #30. And I don’t know if she’s rocking a shirt or one of Jadakiss’s jean jackets with the sleeves cut. 2. Because I can think of several women who could have made the list, but didn’t — including the women I profiled for EBONY’s “Sistas…

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    Damon Young

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  • The 2014 Young Futurists

    They are high achievers in science, business, social justice, the arts and environment.

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    theroot-wpadmin

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  • 2013's Top Black Influencers

    (The Root) — Who defined black America over the last year? Who is redefining their field, from the arts to the academy? Who are the most influential African Americans 45 and under? As we have since 2009, The Root looked back at the most significant moments in black news and culture and asked, “Who made…

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    The Root Staff

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  • Meet The Root 100 Honorees for 2013

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    The Root Staff

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  • The Root 100: Nominate Black Leaders Now

    (The Root) — It’s about that time again! Who are the trailblazers, tastemakers and innovators in your industry, field of study or community who are paving the way toward positive impact? We want to hear from you! The Root is accepting nominations for The Root 100 of 2013. The Root 100 applauds the best young…

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    The Root Staff

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  • Meet Harvard Law's Youngest Black Grad

    At 22 Cortlan Wickliff, who was featured on The Root’s Young Futurists 2012 list, will become the youngest African American ever to graduate from Harvard Law School. That might sound like a major accomplishment to some, but for this bright scholar, it’s just a part of his master plan, according to the Boston Globe: Wickliff initially wanted to be…

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    The Root Staff

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  • Young Futurists 2013

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    The Root Staff

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  • Watch: 'The Root 100' Show Marathon on ASPiRE

    (The Root) — If you missed hearing the gems of advice and information from The Root 100 class of 2012 during our recent gala event, the ASPiRE network is giving you a chance to get to know some of this year’s honorees this weekend on its The Root 100 program. On Friday (check your local…

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    The Root Staff

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  • The Time for Gun Control Laws Is Now

    (Special to The Root) — As I sat and listened to the legendary Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) at the Leadership Conference’s annual Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award Dinner in May, I was struck by a question he posed: “What have we come to when we utilize public policy to inflict pain on…

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    The Root Staff

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  • Nominate the 2013 Young Futurists!

    (The Root) — Who are the young black trailblazers in your community? The Root is putting the spotlight on the young African-Americans leaders and innovators of the future, and we want your help. We are now accepting nominations for The Root 2013 Young Futurists list, to be unveiled in February. Young Futurists are between the…

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    The Root Staff

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