Cord's Articles
They're Both Black, Republican and Tea Party Approved
But that doesn't mean Florida's Allen West and South Carolina's Tim Scott, both of whom won House races on Tuesday, are all that similar. Their differing approaches reflect a schism in the GOP.
Dems Hold the Senate -- Barely
Despite wins from old-timers -- McCain, DeMint -- and Tea Party newcomers -- Rand, Rubio -- the Democrats clung to their majority in the Senate, and their leader, Harry Reid, held on to his seat.
How Obama's Civil Rights Policies Are Benefiting Blacks
As part of The Root's series about how President Obama's policies affect African Americans, we look at the work being done by the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice.
How Obama's Educational Policies Benefit Blacks
As part of The Root's series about how President Obama's policies affect African Americans, we take a look at the administration's initiatives regarding education.
How Obama's Economic Policies Benefit Blacks
As part of The Root's series about how President Obama's policies affect African Americans, we take a look at the administration's initiatives regarding the economy.
How Obama's Green Policies Benefit Blacks
As part of The Root's series about how President Obama's policies affect African Americans, we look at the administration's initiatives regarding the green economy and environmental justice.
The Agenda
All week, The Root looks at the president's record on issues that affect blacks.
What Health Care Reform Means for African Americans
Many of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act are just starting to be implemented -- and black people may benefit more than most.
NAACP Releases Report on Troubling Tea Party Ties
July's resolution denouncing Tea Party racism was just the beginning. Now the civil rights group is naming names as it details connections between Tea Party affiliates and militias, anti-immigrant organizations and white-power groups.
The Root Interview: Valerie Jarrett on Blacks and Obama
She is a senior adviser to the president and a trusted confidant. Here's what Jarrett told The Root about Obama's outreach to black voters, what his administration has done to help blacks thus far and what mistakes were made.
