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Host of the “DL Hughley Morning Show” on NY’s KISS-FM Radio “I hope I have taught my children that it’s important to be an individual, and that it is important to set their own course.  Believe in yourself and believe in your own opinions, even when no one else does.” President & CEO of the…

Anyone who has caught ”the Prince in the bare feet” at one of the many music festivals he headlines knows he radiates light and possesses a mellifluous voice. He also plays the acoustic guitar, nimbly and with subtlety. Every now and then, he gives in to bouts of footloose fancy. Captions by Nick Charles The…

Based on the true story of Chris Gardner and starring real-life father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith, The Pursuit of Happyness follows Gardner (Will Smith) and Christopher Jr. (Jaden Smith) as they sleep in a church’s homeless shelter and even in a San Francisco train station bathroom while Chris struggles through an unpaid internship at…

is an intern at The Root and senior journalism major at Howard University. The model, actress, dancer and singer Cassie Ventura may be known better for her rumored relationship with P. Diddy than for her debut album Cassie. The album had one popular single, but poor album sales and harsh critiques of her live performances…

In the Casbah The Coupole, a flying-saucer-shaped stadium designed by Oscar Niemeyer, hosted the opening ceremony for Panafest 2009. Opening ceremony for the Pan African Arts Festival (Panafest) 2009 in Algiers. In the Museum of Modern Art  Woman in the Casbah Algeria 2009 In the Casbah  The indispensable link  Celebrating liberation from France

is an intern at The Root and senior journalism major at Howard University. Does Dad need a new home? The largest one-family home in America is being built in Florida. Of course, you need $75 million to pay for it. The owner, who made his money in time shares, doesn’t want the 13-bedroom, 23-bath, 90,000-square-foot…

is an intern at The Root and senior journalism major at Howard University. Better known as Jozy, he heads up the United States’ strike force. The 20-year-old son of Haitian immigrants has had an up and down career so far. He languished on the bench two years ago in Spain for Villarreal, and while he…

is an intern at The Root and senior journalism major at Howard University. The Destiny’s Child alumna may only be a visitor at the top of the U.S. charts, but overseas she calls it home. Her first solo album was certified gold in the U.S. but sold 2.5 million worldwide. The album topped the chart…

is an intern at The Root and senior journalism major at Howard University. Team: Chicago Blackhawks Position: Left Wing Playing Career: 2005-present Team: Philadelphia Flyers Position: Goaltender Playing Career: 2002-present Team: Boston Bruins Position: Right Wing Playing Careeer: 1957-1979 Willie O’Ree is the Director of Youth for the NHL’s Diversity Program. He has held the…