Category Archives: Health
The Root’s Confab
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This week on the Confab: Join Washington reporter Cord Jefferson as he talks with contributors Deron Snyder and Bassey Ipki about Kanye West’s mental health and whether same-sex education for black boys will help close the achievement gap. Listen here…
Haircuts, Hangouts and Health Screenings
Like many establishments of its kind, Lee’s Barbershop offers customers more than a cut and a shave. They can get news on the NFL, happenings in the community, advice on women, rumors about the mayor and updates on local artists. … Continue reading
Talking Menthol on “Tell Me More”
Yours truly was a guest Wednesday on NPR’s “Tell Me More with Michele Martin.” The topic was my “Menthol Madness” article on The Root, regarding the FDA’s proposed ban on mentholated cigarettes. The proposal has caused a rift among forces … Continue reading
Menthol Madness: No Discrimination!
Like virtually every other African-American smoker I know, the only acceptable brands of cigarettes for me came in green-and-white packs. If you didn’t puff Salems — my cancer sticks of choice — you probably consumed Newports or Kools. I always … Continue reading
Freeing Minds To Free Hair
I’m a huge fan of natural hair styles like braids and dreads, and I’m especially fond of sisters who rock billowing Afros or kinky twists. I’ve been known to raise my fist in a black power-type salute and say “Free … Continue reading
The Root’s ‘Confab’
This week on “The Confab,” theRoot.com’s weekly podcast, managing editor Joel Dreyfuss, senior editor Teresa Wiltz, and contributing writer Deron Snyder discussed: “The Root 100,” and what it tells us about the positive side of black America; the peculiar racial politics of … Continue reading
Morehouse And Its Cross-Dressing Men
Morehouse College is among our most venerable HBCUs, alma mater to prominent African Americans such as Martin Luther King Jr., Spike Lee, Howard Thurman and Lerone Bennett Jr. The nation’s largest liberal arts college for men, “the House” has conferred … Continue reading
Fear & Ignorance > Courage & Wisdom
The Twin Tower attacks, assorted suicide bombers and global furor/death threats sparked by creative works have pretty sealed the perception of Islam for many Americans. Although the vast majority of Muslims denounce the terrorism and insist that Islam advocates peace … Continue reading
Our Beauty: Defined By Us, Not For Us
As the mother of two girls, it’s difficult to resist a book titled “Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter.” But I haven’t finished Vicki Courtney’s book yet, because it’s something you’re never really done with. I find myself … Continue reading
Adults-only … but SFW!
September was crazy this year, but in a good way. We moved into a house and then celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary, leaving the boxes and clutter behind for four fantabulous nights in beautiful Cancun. If you’re looking for recommendations … Continue reading
