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  • The Most Influential Politicians in Black America

    The Most Influential Politicians in Black America

    These Black political leaders and Root 100 honorees are driving justice, uplifting the working class, and creating real change across America.

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    Asheea Smith






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    November 25, 2025
  • Why Black Folks Think Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s Friendship Is Giving ‘Slave-Master’ Vibes

    Why Black Folks Think Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s Friendship Is Giving ‘Slave-Master’ Vibes

    From hand-kissing to hyper-protection, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s intense closeness is giving fans full-on “mammy” vibes — and fans are calling it out.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    November 21, 2025
  • Why Rihanna’s Navy and Beyoncé’s Beyhive are In a Nasty War With Each Other

    Why Rihanna’s Navy and Beyoncé’s Beyhive are In a Nasty War With Each Other

    Rihanna’s subtle double-tap on a viral post involving Beyoncé sparked a full-scale Twitter battle, as fans of both stars mobilized in a frenzy.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    November 20, 2025
  • Plans for Charlie Kirk Statues Spark Fury Across College Campuses— Here’s Why

    Plans for Charlie Kirk Statues Spark Fury Across College Campuses— Here’s Why

    Amid some of Charlie Kirk’s arguably divisive rhetoric, here’s why his memorials are receiving mixed reactions across college campuses.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 31, 2025
  • How White Folks Can Dress as the Twins From ‘Sinners’ For Halloween…Or Can They?

    How White Folks Can Dress as the Twins From ‘Sinners’ For Halloween…Or Can They?

    In many cases, what starts as “appreciation” too often slips into impersonation, and fans are voicing their opinions.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 30, 2025
  • Neil DeGrasse Tyson: ‘Comet’ Racing Through Our Solar System So Massive It Could Be the Unthinkable

    Neil DeGrasse Tyson: ‘Comet’ Racing Through Our Solar System So Massive It Could Be the Unthinkable

    Could a ‘Trojan Horse’ from space be headed our way? Harvard scientist Avi Loeb warns 3I/ATLAS might be more than the average a comet.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 27, 2025
  • All The Times Fascism Came for Black Folks — and the Patterns We Must Recognize

    All The Times Fascism Came for Black Folks — and the Patterns We Must Recognize

    We’ve compiled 13 ways fascism has impacted Black folks across the globe throughout the decades — and the parallels are impossible to miss.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 24, 2025
  • Outrageous Signs From the ‘No Kings’ Protest That’ll Make You Spit Out Your Drink

    Outrageous Signs From the ‘No Kings’ Protest That’ll Make You Spit Out Your Drink

    From biting political jabs to absurdly clever jokes, here are the most hilarious Signs From ‘No Kings’ protests.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 19, 2025
  • Why Nicki Minaj’s Latest Cryptic Tweet Might Prove She’s a Trump Supporter

    Why Nicki Minaj’s Latest Cryptic Tweet Might Prove She’s a Trump Supporter

    Minja thanked “POTUS” in a tweet that has sent her most loyal fans into a tailspin.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 15, 2025
  • Why This White Christian Pastor Says Young Black Men Should Be Executed, and How Black Folks are Responding

    Why This White Christian Pastor Says Young Black Men Should Be Executed, and How Black Folks are Responding

    This far-right pastor is openly calling for the execution of “rebellious” Black youth, using biblical law to justify what is essentially state-backed violence.

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    Asheea Smith






    Published

    October 8, 2025
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