• Adam Serwer: Success Is Not Your Own
  February 27, 2013

  The Root of My Success: Mother Jones reporter Adam Serwer says he's standing on the shoulders of others.

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• Schomburg Chief's Tricks of the Trade
  February 21, 2013

  The Root of My Success: Khalil Gibran Muhammad says a sense of compassion helps him in his work.

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• Tracy Reese: 'Love What You Do'
  February 14, 2013

  The Root of My Success: Backstage at her runway show, the designer told us about her career path.

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• MHP: 'Be Your Authentic Self'
  February 7, 2013

  The Root of My Success: Melissa Harris-Perry talks mentors and what she hopes mentees learn from her.

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