Danyel Smith Steps Down as Executive Editor of TheRoot
by Angela
The Maynard Institute reported yesterday that the Executive Editor Danyel Smith has stepped down from her post at TheRoot.com after 6 short weeks. It’s being reported that the decision was made largely because of her commute between New York and Washington DC where TheRoot’s operations are based. TheRoot’s publisher Donna Byrd gave this statement:
“We are [...]
Danyel Smith named Executive Editor of theRoot
by Angela
Former Editor-in-Chief of Vibe Magazine Danyel Smith was named this morning as theRoot’s Executive Editor reports the NYTimes.
“I’m overjoyed to join THE ROOT,” said Smith. “I’m honored to join a site that has become, in such a short time, a critical voice for issues that matter to the African-American community.”
We recently interviewed Danyel not long [...]
theRoot Keeps Operations Trim While Bubble Bursts
by Angela
While evidence of consolidation in business can be seen just about everywhere, sites that cater to a niche are no different. We’ve seen the effects in the closings of larger operations like RushmoreDrive.com and even in the closing of operations that just plum ran out of cash like Vibe Magazine. Larger sites like the aforementioned [...]
Read MoreTheRoot.com’s New Redesign
by Maurice CherryTheRoot.com, covered before here on Black Web 2.0, rolled out their new design this week. According to managing editor Lynette Clemetson, the site’s new look and feel is designed to make it easier to find content sections, writers, and topics. The Root released a link to the new design (accompanied with a five question survey) [...]
Read MoreBlack Web 2.0 Show: Interview with Omar Wasow Co-founder of BlackPlanet.com and Product Strategist for TheRoot.com
by Markus Robinson
In Episode # 8 of the Black Web 2.0 Show we speak with Omar Wasow co-founder of BlackPlanet.com and Product Strategist for the TheRoot.com. Omar is pursuing a doctorate in African American studies and political science at Harvard University. In addition to his graduate work, Omar is the co-founder of BlackPlanet.com. Under Omar’s leadership [...]
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