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Natural-Hair Moments in Politics
Keli Goff is The Root’s special correspondent. Follow her on Twitter. New York mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio’s son, Dante, and his Afro have generated a great deal of attention and media coverage. Here is a look at some other natural-hair superstars in politics. Robinson is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly. A…
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Celebs Who've Been Racially Profiled
Keli Goff is The Root’s special correspondent. Follow her on Twitter. (The Root) — Because of the tragic death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin and the acquittal last month of his killer, George Zimmerman, the issue of racial profiling has been in the news more than ever. A number of black celebrities have shared their…
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The Black-Senator Club Booker Wants to Join
Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s Senate race on Tuesday, putting him on a path to become a U.S. senator if he wins an Oct. 16 special election against Republican Steve Lonegan. If he’s chosen to complete the remaining 15 months of the term of the late Sen. Frank…
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1963 vs. 2013: Marching on Washington
It was 50 years ago when the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and events around the country will commemorate the march this August. Even President Obama is in on the action. He’s slated to deliver remarks on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at…
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Who Should Play Michelle Obama?
Keli Goff is The Root’s special correspondent. Follow her on Twitter. This week, news broke that Hillary Clinton would be the subject of a new television miniseries. Academy Award nominee Diane Lane is scheduled to portray her in NBC’s four-hour series Hillary. Lane isn’t the only Hollywood star who has been talked about in relation to…
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Capital Connections: WGRG Tin Cup Awards Dinner
The Washington Government Relations Group’s fourth annual Tin Cup Awards Dinner was held July 24 at the French Embassy. WGRG Tin Cup Dinner Co-Chair Tiffany Moore with WGRG members Tasha Cole, Joi Sheffield and Kimberly Woodard. The Root’s publisher, Donna Byrd (center), with Kneeland Youngblood and 2013 WGRG President’s Award winner Lamell McMorris, president and…
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Capital Connections: WGRG Tin Cup Awards Dinner
The Washington Government Relations Group’s fourth annual Tin Cup Awards Dinner was held July 24 at the French Embassy. WGRG Tin Cup Dinner Co-Chair Tiffany Moore with WGRG members Tasha Cole, Joi Sheffield and Kimberly Woodard. The Root’s publisher, Donna Byrd (center), with Kneeland Youngblood and 2013 WGRG President’s Award winner Lamell McMorris, president and…
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'Family Matters': Where Are They Now?
Carl Otis Winslow, the head of the Winslow household, was often the victim of pesky neighbor Steve Urkel’s nerdy inventions. He even had to adopt a mantra for when he felt Steve was raising his blood pressure. VelJohnson has appeared in several TV series over the past few years, including Hart of Dixie, in which…
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'Family Matters': Where Are They Now?
Carl Otis Winslow, the head of the Winslow household, was often the victim of pesky neighbor Steve Urkel’s nerdy inventions. He even had to adopt a mantra for when he felt Steve was raising his blood pressure. VelJohnson has appeared in several TV series over the past few years, including Hart of Dixie, in which…