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‘The Root’s Managing Editor Resigns

No reason was given for the departure

Popular African-American news site ‘The Root’ loses a managing editor

By Makkada B. Selah

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R.I.P.: Black Culture Greats We Lost in 2012

In addition to Ms. Houston, we also lost Etta James ("At Last"), Don Cornelius (Soul Train) Donna Summer ("Bad Girls") and many more.

We lose greats just about every year, but this year has been particularly rough for…

By Demetria Irwin

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‘Steel Magnolias’ and 15 Other All-Black Remakes

Which films would you like to see done with an all black cast?

Which films would you like to see done with an all black cast?

By Demetria Irwin

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Black Enterprise Unites with African-American Media Companies for #INTHEBLACK Campaign

The #INTHEBLACK initiative, which launches today, will inform the advertising community and consumer audience about black spending power

Leading African-American media entities are uniting to bring awareness of black buying power to large…

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Why Michelle Obama’s Africa Trip Matters

The Root columnist says First Lady is inspiring model for young women emerging from apartheid

The Root columnist explores the impact of First Lady Michelle Obama’s visit to post-apartheid Africa,…

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