Viola Davis Response to NYT Shade is “Classically Beautiful”
The Root is reporting that Viola Davis responded to being called "less classically beautiful", by Alessandra Stanley of The New York Times, during an appearance...
Akosua Report: Stokely Carmichael
“…black people in this country unite, recognize their heritage, and build a sense of community." - Stokley Carmichael
Kwame Ture born...
Namibia: Reactions to Ban on Mini-Skirts
written by Kaitlin Higgins
Margreth Nunuhe of New Era is reporting that, in Namibia, women will soon be arrested for wearing skirts...
Top 10 Most Liveable Cities in Africa
Yolaan Begbie of Africa.com has compiled a list of cities in various countries in Africa that would be great for people...
Amma Asante: ‘I’m About Putting Smart Women On-Screen’
British filmmaker and writer Amma Asante thinks visual storytelling can promote sisterhood and create strong communities that extend beyond the film...
Oscar de la Renta: Iconic Fashion Designer Dies
CNN is reporting that legendary Dominican American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta has died. Known as the "Sultan of Suave,"...
Battling Over Black Hair
OPINION
by
Cindy Barnes-Thomas
Kids these days with their cornrows, tattoos, sagging pants and piercings—how will they ever get a job if they don’t...
Bill Duke's 'Dark Girls' Documentary on OWN Tonight
Seminal actor/director Bill Duke's documentary Dark Girls will premiere on OWN, Oprah Winfrey's Network tonight at 10 p.m. EST. Dark Girls...
President Obama Meets First Black Miss Israel
Daniel Estrin of PRI's The World is reporting that during President Obama's visit to Israel, the United States' first black president...
Nassali Kiggundu: Fashion Fair's Fresh New Face
Nsenga K. Burton (Editor-in-Chief of TheBurtonWire.com), editor-at-large for TheRoot.com, had the opportunity to chat with Nassali Kiggundu, Fashion Fair Cosmetics' new...
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