The news media is gravely failing to present accurate and multidimensional portrayals of what it means to be a Black family in this country. It's time to hold some of the worst offenders accountable. My The Washington Post piece with Nicole Rodgers: washingtonpost.com/outlook/2017/1…

You will be missed by many! Rest in Power officialERICA GARNER #EricaGarner

I talked to a guy the other day who got fired from McDonald’s for sneaking his friends some free french fries but the president can put us on the brink of nuclear war with a phallic-laden tweet & we’re all just supposed to be cool with him keeping his job

These Afro-Mexican women are reclaiming their heritage.

This little boy singing the Full House theme song is so adorable

Fred Bass, who turned the Strand into a Manhattan mecca that boasts of "18 miles of books," has died at 89 nyti.ms/2qim3se

Donate today to help us put on our 3rd Annual #ReclaimMLK Week of Action! youcaring.com/ReclaimMLKDC

Steve Bannon has lost his mind, unlike the President, who is hosting a fantasy Awards Show for journalists who have wronged him

Hey Twitter this is my bro Aaron Maybin who is a educator here in Baltimore! Currently his classroom has no heat and have electric issues. This is not the only case there a plenty of classrooms just the same

Iceland just became the first country in the world to make it illegal to pay men more than women. In the United States in 2016, black women made 62.5 cents on the dollar compared to white men and hispanic women made 54.4 cents. That is a disgrace.

So I don't mean to start a new thread (but I do). Stop what you're doing and update your Mac. Like, right now. Minimum High Sierra 10.13.2

Y'all know I am not one of those "the sky is falling" peeps but... THREAD. TL;DR update your operating system, your browser, your life. If no update wait until there is one. x.com/gavinsblog/sta…

BREAKING: Republican wins tied Virginia legislative race after candidate's name is drawn out of a bowl.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA just released their first song for the #BlackPanther album! #BlackPantherSoLit 🔥🔥🔥🔥 ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 thegrapevine.theroot.com/listen-the-lea…

If you have to get to, or get out of Far Rock or C.I., do it NOW! #swipeitforward