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2012 62 genetta.adams Champion swimmer and Olympian who advocates for water safety. Olympic swimmer and water-safety advocate Cullen Jones Sports Men New in 2012 @CullenJones Charlotte, N.C. 28 25-29...
View Article16 Blacks Who Added Flavor to Late Night
Late-Night Talk Shows: 16 Black Hosts From Arsenio to Whoopi As BET's T.J. Holmes makes his talk-show debut, we recall other stars who brought laughs after dark. genetta.adams10/01/2012 - 14:03
View ArticleThe Root Recasts 'Lady Sings the Blues'
Lady Sings the Blues 40th Anniversary: The Root Recasts the Classic Mary J. Blige in Diana Ross' role? Here's our 40th-anniversary homage to the classic film. genetta.adams10/11/2012 - 14:35
View ArticleNotables in Black Culture We Lost in 2012
Notables in Black Culture We Lost in 2012 From Whitney to Rodney King, we recall the folks in politics and culture who died this year. genetta.adams12/27/2012 - 00:58
View ArticleAisha Tyler: Queen of the Blerds
Aisha Tyler on Nerds, Bullies and the Pursuit of Failure The TV star talked to The Root about nerd culture, dealing with bullies and the pursuit of failure. genetta.adamsThe TV star talked to The Root...
View ArticleThe Other Harriet Tubmans
100th Anniversary of Harriet Tubman's Death: Other Female Abolitionists A hundred years after the American hero's death, we highlight other women who fought slavery. genetta.adams03/07/2013 - 15:22
View ArticleMayor Bloomberg, Big Sodas Aren't the Issue
Soda Ban: NYC Mayor Should Go After Companies Instead If you want to reduce obesity rates, go after the companies that use science to drive us to overeat. genetta.adamsIf you want to reduce obesity...
View ArticleClass Acts: Black Women Educators
Black Women Educators From professors to reformers to politicians, these women are rethinking and reshaping our schools. genetta.adams03/18/2013 - 00:58
View ArticleThey Could Have Been Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson: We Highlight Other Players Like Him Sixty-five years after he integrated Major League Baseball, a look at others who had a shot at history. genetta.adams04/12/2012 - 15:45
View ArticleTracey Edmonds Takes You to 'Vurch'
Tracey Edmonds Talks Alright TV and Vurch She tells us about her new digital channel, which offers virtual church from mega-pastors. genetta.adamsShe tells us about her new digital channel, which...
View ArticleThe Bible, Hollywood Style: 10 Flicks
Best Bible Movies: Religion on the Silver Screen This Easter, check out 10 films that capture the spirit of the Scripture -- or try to. genetta.adams03/31/2013 - 00:33
View ArticleBeyond Jackie Robinson: 15 Firsts
African-American Firsts: 15 Barrier Breakers Beyond Jackie Robinson In honor of the film 42, check out these barrier breakers -- from a Playboy Playmate to an NHL player. genetta.adams04/01/2013 - 00:11
View ArticleJackie Robinson: 10 Things You Didn't Know
Jackie Robinson: 10 Interesting Facts He stumped for Nixon? There are plenty of surprises about the man who integrated Major League Baseball. genetta.adams04/08/2013 - 00:41
View ArticleThe 13 Best Dance Movies of All Time
Best Dance Movies of the 1970s, '80s and '90s Thirty years after Flashdance changed the game, a look at the best in the genre from the '70s to today. genetta.adams04/11/2013 - 15:30
View ArticleCall of Duty: 19 Top Black Military Officers
Top Black Military Leaders: 19 of the Highest-Ranking African Americans These high-ranking leaders are rare and serve their country with distinction. genetta.adams05/22/2013 - 18:23
View ArticleThey Got the Beat: 20 Black Music Producers
Top 20 Black Music Producers: They Got the Beat From Timbaland to Dr. Dre, the songs you hear bumping this summer will likely come from these hit-makers. genetta.adams06/26/2013 - 00:05
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