TheRoot.com Seeking Questions via Social Media for Livestream Q&A at the White House
Poverty and unemployment are only two out of many issues America faces, especially within the black community. The White House will host a special “Open for Questions” event moderated by The Root to address the American Jobs Act and the steps they have to take to help more Americans reach the middle class. During a [...]
Read MoreTheRoot.com Goes Local With The Root DC
The Washington Post and The Root launched the new edition to both of their publications, The Root DC. The Root DC is a new channel in washingtonpost.com’s PostLocal section focused on coverage of local events, services and trends that represent African- Americans in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas. The Root has always given the black [...]
Read MoreTheRoot.com Introduces The Root U for College Students and Young Professionals
School is back in session, well at least for most. Freshmen are moving in and everyone is gearing up for a new school year. College students are some of the busiest people between classes, extracurriculars, etc. it is a lot to juggle. Keeping this in mind TheRoot.com created a fresh extension called The Root U. [...]
Read MoreTheRoot.com Introduces Fresh and Smart Redesign
One of the leading online African-American daily news provider TheRoot.com introduced a fresh, new homepage redesign that will address readers’ desire for a richer multimedia experience centered on the latest news and smartest commentary about the African-American experience. Many readers still like the old fashioned text, but it is clear the majority have acquired a [...]
Read MoreTheRoot.com “Doing Well” Amidst Slate Group Cuts
The Slate Group, owned by The Washington Post, is shutting down The Big Money. Launched two years ago and sponsored by American Express and Infiniti, this spin-off was supposed to be a business media site that leveraged Slate’s existing brand and the financial crisis. According to Slate Group editor-in-chief Jacob Weisberg and publisher John Alderman, [...]
Read MoreThe Root 100 Recognizes Black Technology Innovators and Advocates
Last week theRoot.com published The Root 100 a list of 100 emerging black leaders nationally and globally. The list includes ten individuals who are making their mark in the areas of technology, new media and advocacy in closing the “digital divide.” They are:
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