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Apollo Theater Spring Gala 2012: R&B Tribute
Some of music’s biggest stars came out Monday night to this year’s Apollo Theater Spring Gala. Top awards went to Lionel Richie and Etta James, who were both inducted into the Apollo Hall of Fame. But others, such as Soul Train’s Don Cornelius and Whitney Houston, were remembered for their massive contributions to music as…
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Paths to Legal Marriage: Interracial vs. Same-Sex
On May 31, 2012, in a decision that’s sure to be appealed to the Supreme Court, a federal court struck down as unconstitutional the Defense of Marriage Act, ruling that it unfairly denies equal benefits to legally married same-sex couples. It’s not the landmark case that 1967 Loving v. Virginia was for interracial marriage —…
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Black Music Back in the Day: Remember 1997?
If you want to see what’s hot on black Twitter, check out The Chatterati.Akoto Ofori-Atta is the editor of The Grapevine. Like her Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. For Black Music Month, we’re looking back 15, 25, 35 and 45 years ago to take stock of black music’s most memorable and pivotal moments.…
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11 Black Cultural Events on Memorial Day
For more than 20 years, DC Black Pride has celebrated the black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the nation’s capital. Every Memorial Day weekend, Washington plays host to a wealth of black LGBT workshops, galas, movie screenings and more. This year’s Black Pride kicked off on May 24 and continues through May 27. …
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21 TV Shows We Love to Hate
Lauren is a former Deputy Editor of The Root. Most of our favorite TV shows are well worth the time investment — the acting’s good, the story’s worthwhile and the genre’s respected. But we must admit that there are some shows we record religiously on our DVRs, not because we think they’re amazing, but because…
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See 10 Places Honoring Black War Heroes
If you want to see what’s hot on black Twitter, check out The Chatterati.Akoto Ofori-Atta is the editor of The Grapevine. Like her Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. These airmen are easily pop culture’s most acclaimed black war heroes, with countless toys and films honoring their valor. In 1997 this memorial was erected…
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11 R&B Divas' Memorable Film Debuts
Conventional entertainment wisdom says that even if you’re a huge music star, you need more than one hustle. That’s why so many singers and rappers have turned to acting. Rihanna, who on May 18 makes her initial movie bow in the probable summer blockbuster Battleship, is the latest convert. By August, count in Jordin Sparks,…
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The Black Bloggers to Know in 2012
If you want to see what’s hot on black Twitter, check out The Chatterati.Akoto Ofori-Atta is the editor of The Grapevine. Like her Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. Whether it’s Chris Brown’s temperament, the Trayvon Martin case or dating while fat and feminist, the CFC will have something to say about the sex,…
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Celebrities on Twitter: Donna Summer's Death
Hollywood, like the rest of the world, was stunned to hear of the death of disco diva Donna Summer. Celebrities took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the singer whose music was the soundtrack of an era. See what they said and share your own thoughts and memories about Summer, below. @hollyrpeete: “Donna Summer…
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The Root's Day of Fun and Fitness: Photos
On May 12, 2012, The Root held the inaugural event for its Black, Fit and Healthy Series at the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, Md. Between seminars, sports clinics and words of wisdom from our special guest, Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes, we sought to further the conversation about health and fitness…