Special Editions

Nick Ashford, dead at 70

According to the Washington Post NEW YORK — Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics...

Shirley Strawberry- I Got a Story To Tell

  Shirley Strawberry- I Got a Story to...

2nd Annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala

STEVE HARVEY FOUNDATION RAISES OVER $600,000 AT 2ND ANNUAL STEVE HARVEY FOUNDATION GALA [caption id="attachment_1389" align="alignnone" width="150" caption="The Harvey's raised over $600,000...

Spring 4 Summer Fashion Show & Benefit Concert

The Spring 4 Summer Fashion Show is coming...

We Gotta Do Better!

In the 20 months since Root Magazine has been in existence, this is the first time I have used my site as a platform...

Michael Vick will NOT be appearing on the Oprah show

February 17, 2011 According to NBC Sports, Eagles quarterback Mike Vick won't be...

How Sweet It Is! Verizon is that much closer to finding the Best Church Choir in America!

September 18, 2010 Philadelphia, Pa by Robert Hasan James Gospel Music Done in Excellence For the third year in a row, Verizon's presents “How Sweet The Sound”,...