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Some millennials need to learn that simply working toward a goal...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:13:30 -0500

Some millennials need to learn that simply working toward a goal doesn’t mean they will reach it. Read more…

thesmithian: +++++ art: photo of John F. Kennedy, at the...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:12:32 -0500

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art: photo of John F. Kennedy, at the Democratic National Convention (Los Angeles 1960), by Garry Winogrand

“If you have your child, you’re shamed and seen as...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:30:45 -0500

“If you have your child, you’re shamed and seen as an irresponsible decision-maker. If you choose not to have your child and have an abortion instead, you’re shamed for that, too,” a reproductive-justice advocate says about a new campaign aimed at preventing teen motherhood. Jamilah King takes on the messaging in a piece for Colorlines. Read more…

Denied by AKA, Howard students go to court. Are they crazy? Read...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:31:17 -0500

Denied by AKA, Howard students go to court. Are they crazy? Read more…

“I’m torn, lost and confused. I was with my best...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:56:25 -0500

“I’m torn, lost and confused. I was with my best friend-cousin recently, and she began arguing with her boyfriend, who I was just meeting. He was punking her, so I stood up for her. He replied with information that I have only shared with my cousin. I was at a loss for words, appalled, felt violated and humiliated. I just left without saying anything — I was too heated. I feel like this is grounds to terminate our friendship because I can no longer trust her. Am I wrong? And should I have a conversation with her?” —Y.P.

Read Demetria’s answer here…

Young Futurists 2013: Brittany Stallworth Brittany Stallworth...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:01:20 -0500

Young Futurists 2013: Brittany Stallworth

Brittany Stallworth started the “Green Is the New Black” conference at Howard University. Read more…

Young Futurists 2013: Trinity RussellThe findings from Trinity...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:02:41 -0500

Young Futurists 2013: Trinity Russell
The findings from Trinity Russell’s fruit fly study have real implications for the science community. Read more…

Young Futurists 2013: Megan Piphus Megan Piphus, who has...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:01:13 -0500

Young Futurists 2013: Megan Piphus

Megan Piphus, who has performed for Oprah and Jay Leno, uses her talent to help children realize their dreams. Read more…

Young Futurists 2013: Victoria Okuneye Victoria Okuneye splits...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:01:10 -0500

Young Futurists 2013: Victoria Okuneye

Victoria Okuneye splits her time between her two passions: cognitive science and global service. Read more…

Young Futurists 2013: Emily Carpenter Carpenter is an actress...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:01:05 -0500

Young Futurists 2013: Emily Carpenter

Carpenter is an actress and poet who makes social activism a priority. Read more…

Young Futurists 2013: Camille McGirt Camille McGirt was...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:02:10 -0500

Young Futurists 2013: Camille McGirt

Camille McGirt was inspired by Michelle Obama to start her Healthy Girls Save the World program. Read more…

Young Futurists 2013: Amber Liggett Liggett turned a party...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:01:45 -0500

Young Futurists 2013: Amber Liggett

Liggett turned a party trick into an award-winning balloon business. Read more…

Young Futurists 2013: Brittney Exline Exline, the youngest...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:02:50 -0500

Young Futurists 2013: Brittney Exline

Exline, the youngest African-American engineer, encourages other blacks to pursue STEM careers. Read more…

Thekia Cheeseborough developed a program to help teen moms and...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:01:55 -0500

Thekia Cheeseborough developed a program to help teen moms and their kids gain access to educational resources. Read more…

Ask Demetria: “My fiance is mad because I’m putting...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:30:41 -0500

Ask Demetria: “My fiance is mad because I’m putting my house that we live in on the market, simply because I bought it, and I would like us to buy something together. Yet I can tell he’s crazy insecure with it being mine. I feel I can’t win. Advice?” —R.T.

Read Demetria Lucas’ answer!

Victoria Carter helped negotiate a new agreement between her...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:01:23 -0500

Victoria Carter helped negotiate a new agreement between her school district and its food provider.

Love Hurts on ‘Law & Order’ and in Real Life An...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:31:04 -0500

Love Hurts on ‘Law & Order’ and in Real Life

An episode inspired by Chris Brown and Rihanna exposes the blurry line between reality and entertainment. Read More…

Photo credit: Tiffany Robinson as Micha Green in Law & Order: SVU (NBC.com); Chris Brown and Rihanna (Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Chental-Song Bembry

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:01:00 -0500

Bembry uses her self-published children’s book series to promote literacy.

Black, Female and in Charge During Women’s History...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:30:43 -0500

Black, Female and in Charge

During Women’s History Month, The Root surveys the accomplishments of 20 black women who became CEOs. Read more…

La’Nesha Baldwin works to help domestic violence victims...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:02:00 -0500

La’Nesha Baldwin works to help domestic violence victims shed their shame. Read more…