"The Root" Launches

From the release:

“The Root” launches today, a daily online magazine published by The Washington Post Company’s Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive. “The Root” blends intelligent, thought-provoking discussion of issues from a variety of black perspectives and a round-up of news from around the world with an interactive genealogical section, creating a unique online destination devoted to the black experience.

“The Root” aims to be an unprecedented departure from traditional American journalism, raising the profile of black voices in mainstream media and engaging anyone interested in black culture around the world.

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