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Damon Young
3 Thoughts on the Uppercut Heard Round the Internet

Very Smart Brothas' Damon Young reflects on the role that he believes gender played in the recent punch by a Cleveland bus driver, and wonders whether it's problematic that he wasn't more upset by the violent footage.

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Leigh Owens
Why Every Black and Latino in NYC Should Relocate ASAP

Writing at the Huffington Post, Leigh Owens argues that violence and harassment by the NYPD should make victims and potential victims consider removing themselves from the city altogether. 

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Kirsten West Savali
Beyond the Pink Ribbon: The Real Breast-Cancer Battle

"We spend too much time rocking pink ribbons already and not enough money on actual prevention and treatment," Kirsten West Savali writes at Clutch magazine. 

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The Debate, for the Record

The Washington Post has the complete text of Tuesday's Town Hall debate.

Meet the Root 100's Top Chef

"Top Chef" master and restaurateur who released his memoir, "Yes, Chef," in 2012.

Hard-Earned Pride or Simple Prejudice?

Associated Press reporter Jesse Washington digs into whether African Americans are committed to the president because of their hard-luck history of slavery and mistreatment in America.

Introducing a Weekly Column by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. describes the man who inspired his new weekly black history series on The Root.

Empowerment at the Polls and Beyond

See what Gabrielle Union and others told us about the election and self-esteem at Black Girls Rock!

If He Hurts Rihanna, Chris Brown Is 'Finished'

He reportedly told Brown he'd "finish him" if he ever hurt Rihanna again.

How to Make the Most of Howard Homecoming

Howard University’s Homecoming is this week. So much fun packed into a few days and all produced by students, which is pretty great. If you didn’t attend Howard and have never been to homecoming, here are a few insider tips to make your weekend more enjoyable.