On this fifth anniversary of Drake’s fourth studio album Views, I think it’s high time we say what needs to be said.
1. No one gives a shit
OK, first things first—let me just say that I like Tyrese.
Yeah, I Can Watch This Clip of Daniel Kaluuya and His Famous Bruvs Celebrating His Oscar Win Forever
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Michael Harriot is on assignment this week. Before he left, he asked someone to fill in for today’s mailbag but…
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I recently had the opportunity to sit down with the Queen of fixing lives, Iyanla Vanzant.
Years ago, writer Sarah Hagi tweeted, “Carry yourself with the confidence of a mediocre white man.”
Derek Chauvin was found guilty of all charges for the murder of George Floyd.
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This edition of the Mailbag is dedicated to all of the people out there fighting racism.
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Who is your favorite auntie? What kind of advice did she give you? What lessons did you learn from her?
The first 38 minutes of Hubert Davis’ introductory press conference as the new men’s basketball head coach at the…
Like most people, I have a special alert for when I receive emails from important people. And, of course, The Root’s…
White people, I need you to listen.