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The actor narrates a video with a forceful (and rhyming) message about the president's re-election.
Opinion Roundup
Touré writes at Time that victory for Obama in 2012 would signify more racial progress than it did in 2008.
Marcia Alesan Dawkins writes at the Huffington Post that Scott Brown's misguided challenge to Elizabeth Warren's Native American ancestry is entirely predictable.
Shannon Washington laments at Parlour magazine that her blowout -- which is all about versatility, not European beauty standards -- seems to have earned her a citation from the "natural-hair police."
Saluting the List's First Timers
From Octavia Spencer to Anthony Foxx, these people made our list of influencers for the first time.
White House Adviser on Obama's Pro-Choice Stance
The Root's political correspondent Keli Goff asked Valerie Jarrett if he'd address it in his second term. Plus: Nia Long talks family planning.
A Call to Action for the Congressional Black Caucus
Congressional Black Caucus members call themselves the conscience of Congress. But when it comes to forcing Obama's hand, they seem to be missing in action, writes the Daily Beast's Paul Butler.
President, First Lady Talk Sasha and Malia
The first daughters, who have largely been absent from the campaign trail this time around, are evoked often by their proud parents.
Zimmerman Won't Release Medical Records
George Zimmerman resists turning over medical records. Plus: Judge reschedules hearing on Trayvon's school records.
Dispelling the 'I'm Not Fat, I'm Healthy' Myth
Forget the phrase "big-boned" and focus on daily fuel goals, says the Biggest Loser winner.
The Evil Genius of Kim-Ye
In part, says Shake Your Beauty's Tia Williams, because she hates the message that the celebrity couple sends to an entire generation of young black girls.
Unsettled Future for Historic Site
An urban planner worries about the lack of transparency surrounding the government-approved destruction of the national symbol.
Davis' 'Won't Back Down' Sparks Controversy
Does every movie she's in now have to be controversial? But perhaps that's a good thing when it comes to her opportunities for serious acting.
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Journal-isms: Immigration activist Jose Antonio Vargas wants news sites to stop using the phrase.
Blogging the Beltway: In a speech honoring black lawmakers, she urged listeners to protect the vote.
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