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10 New Foods We Loved in 2013
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s choice to go vegan may spark the next culinary trend, but for black America, 2013 was already an interesting food year. Here are some nontraditional foods that sashayed their way into the African-American diet, because who says black people can’t be foodies? 1. The Cronut Questlove was so excited about this croissant-doughnut…
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8 of Our Favorite Photos of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela in London for the concert at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008, to celebrate his life—and his upcoming 90th birthday. President Nelson Mandela addresses residents of a squatter camp during his 1990 tour of South Africa’s townships. Nelson Mandela and his then-wife, Winnie, raise their fists to a cheering crowd after Mandela’s 1990…
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Warm, Intimate Photos of Nelson Mandela Through the Years
African National Congress member Nelson Mandela and his new bride, Winnie, at their wedding in 1957. The attorney and anti-apartheid activist in 1961. Mandela and his then-wife, Winnie, raise their fists in February 1990 to salute a cheering crowd upon his release from prison. Nelson Mandela at a prison-release rally in 1990. Mandela attends a…
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How Obama Has Changed Black Journalists
Left of Black host and Duke professor Mark Anthony Neal is joined by The Root’s own David Swerdlick, who talks about modern journalism and President Obama’s influence on his career. Later, Neal is joined by journalist and playwright Esther Armah to discuss her Emotional Justice project and its holiday campaign for forgiveness, “The ‘F’ Word.”…
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Nelson Mandela’s Most Memorable Quotes
Nelson Mandela’s words have cast a lasting legacy of justice, activism and peace over the world. In honor of his life, we look back at some of the legend’s most memorable and insightful quotes. From Mandela’s “No Easy Walk to Freedom” speech in August 1953 From a letter he wrote while still imprisoned. His youngest…
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Madiba’s Famous Friends
Former U.S. President Clinton leans down to whisper to former South African President Nelson Mandela during a visit to the Nelson Mandela Foundation July 19, 2007, in Johannesburg. Mandela wipes the tears of a very emotional Houston when she meets him on the steps of the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Oscar-winning actress Theron brushes tears…
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Watch The Root 100 on Aspire TV: ‘The Progressives’
Aspire TV host Jamal Simmons calls the Rev. Howard-John Wesley “inspiring” and “courageous” for addressing tough personal issues in his wide-ranging interview, airing this week on Aspire TV’s The Root 100. The Alexandria, Va., pastor joins CNN’s Crossfire host Van Jones and LGBT-rights activist Danielle Moodie-Mills in this season’s second episode. “The Progressives” airs Wednesday,…
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What Drives You: Achievers Share Secrets of Success
Harlem’s Schomburg Center Director Khalil Muhammad, online innovator Rachel Brooks and NAACP activist Jotaka Eaddy exemplify the qualities of influence and achievement that characterize the 2013 Root 100 honorees. In their own words, they each describe the events and the role models who have inspired them. Watch: Like The Root on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
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Rapper Jasiri X on How He ‘Gets Free’
Emcee and activist Jasiri X sits down to talk with Left of Black host Mark Anthony Neal about current events and how he’s using social media and 1Hood Media to spread his message.
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The Root 100 Season 2 Premieres on Aspire TV
Want to know why Jamal Simmons calls writer-director Issa Rae “hilarious”? You’ll find out when you tune in Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. ET to the season 2 premiere of Aspire TV’s The Root 100. The series, co-hosted by Suzanne Malveaux, features Simmons’ up-close interviews with some of the most influential African-American leaders and innovators…
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