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Michael Jackson's 'Thriller': 30 Cool Facts
Three decades since its release, Thriller remains the biggest selling album not only of Michael Jackson’s own illustrious career, but on all of planet Earth. Between sales, awards and sentimental loyalty, the album’s achievements continue to dazzle in the outer stratosphere of what was once and may never again be possible in the music business…
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8 Films That Feed Your Soul on Thanksgiving
Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., a media scholar, is digital editor in chief at Grady Newsource and a faculty member of the Cox Institute of Journalism, Innovation, Management & Leadership at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. She is founder and editor in chief of the award-winning news blog…
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Photos: Lounging With The Root 100
During the second annual The Root 100 Awards ceremony gala at the Tribeca Rooftop on Nov. 15, some of those in attendance spent time relaxing and chatting in The Root 100 Lounge, which was sponsored by Smartwater. Check out who made a pit stop there on a night when The Root honored its list of the…
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8 Hot Causes for Black Philanthropists
According to a report by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, black donors give away a higher percentage of their income than their white counterparts do. In addition, nearly two-thirds of black households make charitable donations — a figure that adds up to about $11 billion per year. Beyond this individual giving, there…
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11 Reasons 'Malcolm X' Still Moves Us
In the 20 years since Malcolm X defied the odds and became a bona fide Hollywood hit, Spike Lee has made other memorable films but none as significant. The 1992 film, which starred Oscar winner Denzel Washington in the title role, was a hard sell. Although Malcolm X was an iconic historical figure, he wasn’t…
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Celebrating Black Influence, NY-Style
On Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at New York City’s Tribeca Rooftop, The Root held its second annual The Root 100 Awards ceremony gala and after-party to fete our list of the most influential African Americans between the ages of 25 and 45. Click through to see who showed up and showed out! 2012 honoree Valeisha…
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17 Top Black Charity Leaders
The mission of the Association of Black Foundation Executives, whose members include the staff, trustees and donors of other grantmaking institutions, is promoting “effective and responsive philanthropy in Black communities.” Points of ABFE emphasis include boosting Racial Equity in Grantmaking, strengthening member leadership skills and coordinating a funding network to improve the lives of black…
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Celeb Quotes From the 2012 Soul Train Awards
The 2012 Soul Train Awards marked the 25th anniversary for the historic show and the first without the legendary Don Cornelius. In his memory, this edition of the awards had no choice but to be special. With an amazing lineup of talent, the honoring of New Edition for their contributions to black music and the…
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Election 2012 Photos: I Voted!
The Root’s readers worked around new voting laws, braved the cold weather and found time to vote early to ensure that their voices are heard. From Maryland to Illinois and beyond, here are the photographs and written recollections of their experiences at the polls. Voting on Nov. 6? It’s not too late to send us…