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Obama's Best Political Asset?
According to this writer, in order to remain popular, Michelle Obama can't be seen as too political.
Cain's Got Some Explaining To Do
Two people told the Wall Street Journal that his former employer came to a financial agreement with the woman after she alleged an inappropriate advance by Cain.
The Root 100 Profile: Communications Expert
Melanie N. Roussell is the Democratic National Committee press secretary.
The Root 100 Profile: Ace Political Analyst
Jamal Simmons is a principal at the Raben Group consulting firm and a political analyst, commentator, writer and speaker.
He's Not Just a Rapper
On the eve of his Western-themed TV show's debut, we look at all the hats the rapper wears.
She Alone Shouldn't Be Condemned
Folks have been largely silent on the role of boys and men in the viral pornographic video involving a 14-year-old Baltimore girl, writes Racialicious editor Latoya Peterson.
Must-See Black Neighborhoods
You don't need to travel the world to find yourself. There's a treasure trove of black history and culture right here in the U.S. The Root explores the places you've got to see in your lifetime.
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From Journal-isms: Identity issues dominate this continuation of the fall reading list of nonfiction books by journalists of color.
Blogging the Beltway: New student-loan rules are the result of a site that lets you directly petition the White House.
