We Need a Black Economic Renaissance; Plus, Oprah to Relaunch OWN

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Not subscribed to this newsletter? Click here to sign up or Forward to a Friend October 10, 2011 Like The Root on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Today's Featured Job Posting: Event Manager at Good as Gold Parties. To learn more about this and other job opportunities, check out our Jobs Section.   Today's Top Views We Need a Black Economic Renaissance | by Rick C. Wade Your Take: Innovation and entrepreneurship are the only ways to combat African-American unemployment. So What If Joe Mamo Made $788 Million? | by Frank McCoy Attempts to curb a Washington, D.C., gas station mogul raise issues of money, power -- and race. Def Jam Chronicles Its First 25 Years | by Joshua R. Weaver The Root Recommends: A new book that highlights Def Jam's first quarter-century.   Today's Top Buzz Oprah to Relaunch Struggling Network | by Lynette Holloway A rejuvenated fall lineup begins Monday on OWN. Will you watch? VIDEO: Old-School Soul Trumps New-School R&B | by Erin E. Evans Watch old-school soul bring Gen Y to its knees at the UniverSoul Circus. Fred Shuttlesworth and the Next Generation of Leaders | by The Rev. Al Sharpton He inspired a movement for change that serves as a model for today's civil rights leaders, blogs the Rev. Al Sharpton at the Huffington Post. Cain Courts Social Conservatives in Virginia | by Lynette Holloway He exhorted them to "outvote the stupid people." Rage Against the Financial Sector Fuels Protests | by Michelle Singletary The Occupy Wall Street campaign is not abating -- for good reason, writes Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary. Did Fans Play a Role in Michael Jackson's Death? | by Rochelle Riley Most fans, in hopes of seeing a great performance, looked the other way when he appeared to be suffering the most, writes Rochelle Riley at the Detroit Free Press. Daily Job Lead: Server Developer | by Joshua R. Weaver A San Francisco company is currently seeking a server developer. Today's Top Photos The Big Picture: The News in Photos | by The Root Staff Obama addresses the press, Occupy Wall Street continues and more. You Said It: The Root's Comment Roundup | by the root readers We've rounded up the most insightful and/or contrary comments from our readers. Check out their opinions, and see if you agree. HOME | VIEWS | BUZZ | BLOGS | MULTIMEDIA | ROOTS       © 2010 WASHINGTONPOST.NEWSWEEK INTERACTIVE The Root 1350 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 410 Washington, DC 20036 You are receiving our newsletter because you opted in at www.theroot.com. Unsubscribe