Blacks and Income: What We Earn (Footer Issue)

by Kenneth Craddock

A financial portrait of black America in anticipation of the 2010 U.S. Census.

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by Jason Clark

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The Root 100 List

The Root 100

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The Root 100

by Terry Jones

The Root 100 Blurb

Toward an ‘Authentic’ Black Barbie

by Raven L. Hill

Does Mattel’s new line, with fuller lips, noses and curly hair, get us closer to our mirror reflection?

Why Justin Timberlake Will Never Be MJ

by Cord Jefferson

In the race to replace Michael Jackson, Justin is the clear front-runner. But he won't win.

The New King of Pop is a Queen

by Dayo Olopade

Why Beyoncé is the only plausible heir to Michael Jackson’s sparkly glove.