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Back in Black: 16 Notable Remakes
On Sunday a remake of the film Steel Magnolias premieres on the Lifetime network, starring an all-black cast featuring Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott, Adepero Oduye and Condola Rashad. The original 1989 movie was about the lives of a group of Southern women portrayed by Shirley MacLaine, Sally Field, Olympia Dukakis, Dolly…
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16 Blacks Who Added Flavor to Late Night
When former CNN anchor T.J. Holmes debuts his new talk show, Don’t Sleep! Oct. 1 at 11 p.m. ET on BET, he’ll be facing more than stiff competition from The Daily Show With Jon Stewart and late local news. Attracting an audience at night has been a challenge for even the most talented stars. Here…
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BET Hip-Hop Awards 2012: Red-Carpet Stars
The threat of thunderstorms didn’t stop hip-hop’s finest from turning out for the taping of the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards Saturday at the Atlanta Civic Center. (The show is scheduled for broadcast Oct. 9.) While some folks in attendance were checking for performances from Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz and Rick Ross, many other celebs were…
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Zadie Smith's 7 Favorite Books
Given the huge splash she made with her 2000 debut novel, White Teeth, biracial Brit author Zadie Smith became an instant literary star at the tender age of 25. With each successive effort, Smith has been measured against her past accomplishments and has largely continued to excel. She’s on her fourth novel now in NW,…
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Mickalene Thomas Slideshow
Mickalene Thomas (American, b.1971), Qusuquzah Standing Sideways, 2012. Chromogenic photograph, framed: 60 x 70 1/2 in. (148.6 x 179.1 cm). Courtesy of the Artist, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. © Mickalene Thomas, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York, and Suzanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects. Photo: Christopher Burke Studio. Mickalene Thomas (American,…
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Scenes From 2012 CBC Legislative Conference
It’s that time of year again when the African-American political elite from across the country and from all levels of government gather in Washington, D.C., to discuss the pressing issues of the day with members of the Congressional Black Caucus during the Annual Legislative Conference, hosted by the CBC Foundation. Nicole Venable, The Root’s D.C.…
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The Root Remixes the Emmys
Michael Arceneaux hails from Houston, lives in Harlem and praises Beyoncé’s name wherever he goes. Follow him on Twitter. As the list of nominees suggests, the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards will likely feature the same levels of paleness and predictability that the TV-awards show has shown in previous years. As an answer, The Root wants to have…
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DC's Top 9 Blacks Behind the Scenes
Keli Goff is The Root’s special correspondent. Follow her on Twitter. While Valerie Jarrett is one of the most recognizable faces in politics, thanks to her senior role in the Obama White House, many Americans would be hard-pressed to name some of the other behind-the-scenes African Americans influencing politics and policy in America. In honor of…
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25 Amazing Facts From Michael Jackson's 'Bad'
It’s now been a quarter century since Michael Jackson released 1987’s Bad, the follow-up to the tough act (and international event) known as Thriller. At the time, the album was judged harshly against the monumental achievements of its predecessor; now, with hindsight, it is clear that Bad also earned its fair share of accolades and…
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Capital Connections: DNC 2012 Edition
Politicos, party officials, celebrities and more converged on Charlotte, N.C., from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6 for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. From rousing speeches by Michelle Obama, Deval Patrick and more, to the president’s official acceptance of the Democratic nomination, this year’s DNC was packed with memorable moments. The Root’s D.C. insider, Nicole Venable,…