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The New King of Pop is a Queen
Why Beyoncé is the only plausible heir to Michael Jackson’s sparkly glove.
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Why Justin Timberlake Will Never Be MJ
In the race to replace Michael Jackson, Justin is the clear front-runner. But he won't win.
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PHOTO ESSAY: The Evolution of Bed-Stuy
Twenty years after the fires of 'Do the Right Thing', the block is still hot in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. By Adda Birnir.
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15 Reasons Why We Love the Caribbean
A summer vacation spot with easygoing locals, amazing scenery and sex on the beach. What more can ask you for?
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The Legacy of Loving
On June 12, 1967, the landmark decision in Loving v. Virginia overturned nearly all U.S. laws that banned interracial marriage. Several states still kept the hateful laws on their books, but more than 40 years later, coupling across color lines has become the norm. Here's a look at some famous faces who now celebrate the right to love freely.
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Real Housewives of D.C.
Bravo's hit reality TV show is on its way to Washington. Its producers may be interested in the city's socialites, but our suggested cast gives viewers a real taste of the Chocolate City—drama and all.
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King Casting Call
Any black actor chosen to play Martin Luther King Jr. in the upcoming big screen biopic will have some pretty big shoes to fill. Rumor has it that Jamie Foxx wants the part, but The Root has other actors in mind. Take a look at our veteran and rookie picks and tell us who you think should be King.
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What Black Leaders Think About Sotomayor
President Obama has chosen Judge Sonia Sotomayor as his first nominee to the Supreme Court. Democrats are defending her, and the GOP is up in arms. But what does the black intelligentsia have to say about this controversial and experienced legal mind and her potential impact on The Court?
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Sonia Sotomayor Supreme
From humble beginnings in the Bronx to her Supreme Court nod, a look at judge Sonia Sotomayor's road to Washington.
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Pulpit Pimps?
Some mega-church pastors are living large. From T.D. Jakes' $45 million sanctuary to Creflo Dollar's two Rolls-Royces. Take a look at some of the high rollers in the pulpit.
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A New Way to See the Old Congo
For the real deal on race relations in the early 20th century colonial Africa, check out my collection of Congo postcards.
