“Words carry power because of the power dynamic and personal history of the people who are involved in the conversation. If someone seems offended by what you have called them, you must ask why and apologize.” - Staceyann Chin

To help promote their grilled chicken option, a new lower-calorie alternative to their Original Recipe, KFC teamed up with Oprah to offer a limited time coupon that offers a free two piece meal with sides and biscuits to its customers.

What do Black women have to say about the current state of the Black female? We facilitated a discussion with five ladies, between the ages of 25 and 63, on the topic. Find out what they had to say about family, beauty, dating, stereotypes, sexuality, racism and more.

“I hope that the people in this project realize that they are celebrities in my eye, far more inspiring than any Britney Spears or Kanyé West. I really hope that this creates a domino effect, and that other people document the folks in their neighborhood - whether it’s 10 people or 50 people.”

“If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he was a woman of any color, he would not be in this position. He happens to be very lucky …”

On Thursday, February 28, 2008, the residents of hip-hop’s birthplace finally recieved the results they’ve been fighting months for.

The gossip and news website The Drudge Report posted a photograph of presidential canidate Barack Obama during his 2006 visit to northeastern Kenya.

At about 5 a.m. this morning, after 49 years as leader of Cuba, Fidel Castro officially resigned.

What do Black people have to say about Black love? We facilitated a discussion between eight people, between the ages of 23 and 32, on the topic. Find out what they had to say about cheating, interracial dating, marriage and more.

“The Root”, is reporting that the ancestors of President George W. Bush enslaved 30 people 175 years ago.