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Michael K. Williams Was a Chronicler of Black Humanity

To be a Black artist means to be an archivist of our existence; Michael K. Williams excelled in this role.

By

Panama Jackson

Published

September 13, 2021
Clapback/Mailbag, News, Opinion

The Root's Clapback Mailbag: Maybe America Isn't Racist

Michael Harriot is on assignment this week. Before he left, he asked someone to fill in for today’s mailbag but everyone on staff was really busy, so The Root hired me as a one-time freelance writer to fill in. Honestly, I was surprised to get the call. After all of the insults and draggings I’ve…

By

Michael Harriot

Published

April 23, 2021
Entertainment

Social Distancing With Stacy Adams: Steve Harvey Is Hosting the Isley Brothers Verzuz Earth Wind & Fire

The shine of Steve Harvey’s teeth and the sheen of his mustache are providing the positive energy you may be feeling this week because the comedian-actor has just landed his next hosting gig! On Tuesday, Verzuz officially announced that Steve will be assuming hosting duties for this Easter Sunday’s main event: The Isley Brothers Verzuz…

By

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

March 31, 2021