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Jay Smooth Remembers ALL of Nate Dogg’s Legacies—Sexism Included

by Jorge Rivas on March 22 2011, 3:12PM

We can’t ignore the iconic rapper’s role in making misogyny catchy.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Gender & Sexuality

Why Does Charlie (Irwin Estevez) Sheen Get So Many Passes?

by Jorge Rivas on March 15 2011, 5:26PM

Does race have anything to do with Charlie Sheen getting a free pass in both the criminal justice system and the court of public opinion?

Topics: Arts & Culture

NEA Study Says Fewer Blacks and Latinos in Arts Classes and Events

by Thoai Lu on March 14 2011, 5:16PM

Of course, they’re not counting the sort of underground art many communities of color support.

Topics: Arts & Culture

New York Street Art Mecca Set For Demolition

by Thoai Lu on March 14 2011, 11:20AM

The legendary Five Pointz is about to become residential towers and shops.

Topics: Arts & Culture

SXSW 2011: Smartest Race Thinkers, Best Bands, Tweets to Watch

by Jorge Rivas, Jamilah King on March 10 2011, 10:00AM

Whether you’re headed out to Austin or keep track on Twitter, we’ve rounded up the musicians and techies to keep an eye on.

Topics: Arts & Culture, SXSW 2011

NAACP Faces Boycott Over Kid Rock Honor

by Jamilah King on March 9 2011, 4:46PM

The rocker still sports a confederate flag because ‘it looks cool.’

Topics: Arts & Culture

Today’s Love is for New Mexico’s Miracle Wall Mural

by Hatty Lee on March 9 2011, 12:55PM

For 64-year-old artist Frederic Vigil, it’s never too late to create art.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Celebrate Love

Chris Brown Says He’s Been Forgiven

by Jorge Rivas on March 9 2011, 10:00AM

But is the singer really committed to breaking the cycle of domestic violence?

Topics: Arts & Culture

Artist Glenn Ligon Talks History, ‘Outsiderness’

by Thoai Lu on March 8 2011, 9:15AM

The artist talks to The Root about the struggles of his past and his visions for the future.

Topics: Arts & Culture

Loving the Art of the Political Poster at the Oakland Museum

by Hatty Lee on March 7 2011, 3:40PM

Because sometimes, words don’t do an issue justice.

Topics: Arts & Culture

Remembering Wally Yonamine, the ‘Nisei Jackie Robinson’

by Thoai Lu on March 7 2011, 10:03AM

The multi-sport athlete broke barriers, and records, on two continents.

Topics: Arts & Culture

Our Fantasy Picks for the NAACP Image Awards

by Jamilah King on March 4 2011, 6:28PM

We’ve rounded up our favorites. Now we wanna hear about yours.

Topics: Arts & Culture

What Did Asian American Resistance Look Like in the 1970’s?

by Hatty Lee on March 4 2011, 4:59PM

A new collection of artwork highlights art and political resistance in San Francisco.

Topics: Arts & Culture

John Galliano Apologizes, Heads to Court for Racist Comments

by Jorge Rivas on March 4 2011, 8:48AM

John Galliano, the former creative director at Dior, could face up to six months in prison for anti-semitic remarks.

Topics: Arts & Culture

Dior Fires Designer John Galliano After Racist Tirade

by Jorge Rivas on March 1 2011, 11:17AM

So much for his big French Fashion Week premiere.

Topics: Arts & Culture

Maluca Takes Cameras to Pick Up Food Stamps

by Jorge Rivas on March 1 2011, 10:13AM

The Dominican performer has toured with international pop. But she’s still broke.

Topics: Arts & Culture

A Few of My Favorite Things: ‘The Good Wife’

by Rinku Sen on March 1 2011, 10:08AM

Because life can’t be all about doing stuff—sometimes, you gotta just indulge great TV.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Rinku Sen

Black Family Maid Sues White Author in Book Dispute

by Thoai Lu on February 28 2011, 3:18PM

Ablene Cooper says best-selling author Kathryn Stockett’s fiction looks a little too familiar.

Topics: Arts & Culture

Singer Marsha Ambrosius Continues to Inspire

by Thoai Lu on February 25 2011, 10:10AM

One fan tells the singer that her powerful music video hits a little too close to home.

Topics: Arts & Culture

Six Documentaries Not on the Oscar List, but That Should Be on Yours

by Channing Kennedy on February 25 2011, 9:20AM

There are plenty of documentary films about people of color, but too few made by people of color get the Academy’s attention.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Oscars

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