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Marcia Alesan Dawkins

Marcia Alesan Dawkins, author of Clearly Invisible: Racial Passing and the Color of Cultural Identity, weighs in at the Huffington Post on the various theories that have emerged about the president's approach to and presentation of his ethnicity.

Janelle Harris

Clutch magazine's Janelle Harris says that compulsive man seekers sacrifice a lot for the sake of having a warm body in their beds or a new beau by their sides. Here's how she suggests you determine whether a fear of being single is getting in your way.

Akiba Solomon

Akiba Solomon, writing at ColorLines, says that the antics of the women on VH1's infamous reality series aren't humiliating; rather, they're part of a sad story about the economic exploitation that takes place in the entertainment industry.

Investigators: Shooter Could've Defused Situation

Investigators say Zimmerman didn't ID himself as neighborhood-watch leader. Plus: Detective says Trayvon never used deadly force.

Find Out Your Status at the Drug Store

Blogging the Beltway: A CDC program hopes to make testing routine, accessible and stigma-free.

Will the Mormon Utah Native Make Her Mark?

Mia Love isn't your typical conservative Mormon from Utah. But she could be a political trailblazer.

The Controversial Leader Discusses Education Policy

Former Education Secretary Rod Paige takes on federal spending, teachers unions and school-voucher critics.

Southern Baptist President Goes Back to The Home Pulpit

The Rev. Fred Luter Jr.'s flock backs him as an inclusive symbol of Southern religious conservatism.

Republican Leans On Faith

The Republican congressman says he won't run with Romney if it's "just about man."

Romney Seeks Black Vote

BlackAmericaWeb's Michael H. Cottman writes that the GOP presidential candidate's flailing attempts to connect with black people will likely just continue when he speaks to the civil rights organization in July.

Comedy, Africa and Hollywood Collide in U.S. Capital

Nicole Venable is The Root's connection to the social and political scene inside the Beltway, offering commentary and exclusive photos from Washington's key events.

Business Man Discussses His Walk With God

Armond E. Mosley explains in a piece for Ebony how his spiritual path led him from sexual conquests to chastity.