Tell Us
Have you felt the brunt of our staggering economy? If so, share your stories of unemployment with us.
The Root DC
Connections
She had 13 living children and dozens of grandchildren, but I felt like she listened to me as though I was the only one.
(The Washington Post / The Washington Post)
Fitness challenge | Nicole Moliere recaps her first month and shares her lifestyle changes.
On this episode of Basketball Wives: L.A., Imani is still looking for a man, Gloria pretends to not need a man and Jackie and Laura become the swapmeat version of Cagney and Lacey.
In the early stages of the Civil War, free blacks had to navigate past slave pens, and slave catchers who patrolled the city for fugitives.
Matthew C. Horne challenges you not to be afraid of the “pretty face.” It’s his metaphor for what you believe is beyond your grasp and what can limit your potential.
One in three low-income young adults without a college degree in Washington was not working and not in school in 2009, the Brookings Institution reports.
Fred L. Shuttlesworth, a tireless civil rights leader who helped establish principle of nonviolence dies at 89.
Blogs and Opinions
Wednesday’s “Take Back the American Dream” was part of a three-day event where protestors are demanding accountability from Wall Street and imploring our legislators and the President to salvage the American dream.
The anti-Muslim cloud permeates our atmosphere and we need to be reminded that hate is not the solution.
“Mommy Mid-day” helps new and expectant mothers sift through all the information available to find the best solutions for them.
Don’t miss Robert Randolph and The Family Band with Tauk performing Sunday at the 9:30 club.
Young black achievers and influencers like NJ mayor Corey Booker, rapper Drake and Angela Rye, D.C. lawyer and executive director for the CBC made the cut.
Norvel will be the 13th leader of the Josephite Priests and Brothers and the primary voice for the nation’s three million black Catholics.
The Root is the leading online source of national and international news and commentary from an African-American perspective.
Photo Galleries
A look at Rev. Shuttlesworth, Derrick Bell and Steve Jobs whose contributions helped shape our world.
National Urban League hosts a happy hour during Black Caucus week for its attendees.
The gala honored those who overcame severe medical challenges and made major contributions to medicine.
A student has been charged with fatally stabbing her roommate.
The president spoke at the CBC ‘s awards dinner.
Thousands of football fans hooted and hollered for the first annual AT&T Nation’s Classic.
D.C.-area real estate agent and author Carla Labat celebrated her birthday August 31st.
Finding solid employment revives a man’s hope and creates opportunities.
A look at the career of Sonny Rollins, a 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree.
The only brother-sister combo to qualify for Olympic boxing trials.
A look at "Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters.”
Video Gallery
Video: Anacostia's Easton beat death, now enters UFC
Mike "The Hulk" Easton, a native of Anacostia, was born a fighter as a premature baby at two pounds, three ounces. On Oct. 1, the mixed martial arts fighter will make his debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Verizon Center -- the sport's first pay-per-view event in the D.C. area. "I'm fighting for DC, I've got a chip on my shoulder to prove to the world that I'm the best," Easton said.
Obama tells CBC to 'stop crying'
President Barack Obama told blacks on Saturday to quit crying and complaining and "put on your marching shoes" and help him fight for jobs and opportunity. (Sept. 26)
Football game ends with Hail Mary touchdown pass
C.H. Flowers beat Bladensburg, 25-20, when Keith Payne catches a 49-yard Hail Mary pass from quarterback Johnathan Holland as time expires on Sept. 17, 2011.
'Life Without Limbs' author at Glenarden church
Nick Vujicic, author of "Life Without Limbs," spoke at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden to preach God's love and ability to carry us through life.
Dealing with development in D.C.
District residents discuss the implications of gentrification, racial integration and socioeconomic divisions throughout the city and in Petworth, one of D.C.'s majority African-American neighborhoods.
Bernice King encourages unity, common goals
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s daughter, Bernice King, speaks to The Post's Hamil Harris about bringing people together to improve the future of the United States.
MLK Jr.'s fraternity holds private ceremony at memorial
Alpha Phi Alpha is Martin Luther King Jr.'s fraternity and the oldest Greek-letter fraternity for African Americans in the country. The organization conceived and pushed for the King memorial. Friday, thousands of "Alphas," clad in their colors of black and gold, gathered at the memorial for a private tribute to King.
Rev. Dr. Gardner C. Taylor on his conversations with MLK
Rev. Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, famed theologian and civil rights activist, talks about conversations he had with Martin Luther King after he, King and other ministers broke away from the National Baptist Convention USA because its leaders refused to support King's efforts to integrate the South. Taylor, 93, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton.It’s a new space that’s all about acknowledgement and conversation, a place to laugh and cry and argue. Oh, and did I mention, to see yourself. This site is meant, in part, to address one of the most persistent criticisms of journalism that I have heard over the past two decades: it doesn’t focus on what matters to you.
Editor's Choice
Panama D. Jackson, of Very Smart Brothas, hips us to why new negros love brunch.
In light of Troy Davis, Christians need to do more for innocent death row inmates and be the change they seek.
Trash talk at football games is fine, but toeing the line with violence goes too far.
Young men seeking jobs are told by public officials to pull up their sagging pants.
THE FRUGALISTA | Natalie P. McNeal asks whether its okay to use coupons on a date. A reader responds with a definite yes, and offers his rules.
Exploring DuBois’ term “double consciousness” to explore being young, black and different.
The dating guru opens up about her new book on the ups and downs of relationships.
Cellphones and the Internet are conspiring to produce mayhem, turning the age old school yard fight into a web sensation.
Tina Opie’s lifelong battle with her hair has involved hot combs, blow dryers and oils. All in search of her most beautiful self.
Local Features
Classifieds
The Post Most: LocalMost-viewed stories, videos and galleries int he past two hours
