Lynette Clemetson talked about The Root, a website of news and commentary about politics, social issues, and the arts geared toward an African-American audience. She also spoke about her experiences and career as a writer. The Root was started earlier in the year by The Washington Post Company. The editor-in-chief is Henry Louis Gates, Jr., of Harvard University. Lynette Clemetson has also written for Newsweek, The New York Times, and other publications.