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  • A Black Woman Made History in South Carolina, Now She’ll Take Center Stage in 2024

    A Black Woman Made History in South Carolina, Now She’ll Take Center Stage in 2024

    Christale Spain became the first Black woman to lead South Carolina’s Democratic Party, which will kickoff Democrats presidential voting in 2024.

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    Jessica Washington






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    May 2, 2023
  • Why Republicans Want Voters to Fear Kamala Harris As President

    Why Republicans Want Voters to Fear Kamala Harris As President

    Rather than run against Biden and his record, Republicans like Nikki Haley want to make this election about Harris, a Black woman.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    May 1, 2023
  • Here’s How AI is Feeding Your Friends Racist Propaganda

    As if we didn’t have enough problems, AI chatbots are reportedly lurking on far-right websites.

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    Jessica Washington






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    April 28, 2023
  • Did Ed Sheeran Copy Marvin Gaye’s Hit ‘Let’s Get It On’?

    Did Ed Sheeran Copy Marvin Gaye’s Hit ‘Let’s Get It On’?

    Musician Ed Sheeran testified in New York this week in the high-profile copyright case.

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    Jessica Washington






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    April 26, 2023
  • Biden Stands By VP Kamala Harris; How Can They Make A Winning Team

    Biden Stands By VP Kamala Harris; How Can They Make A Winning Team

    Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are sticking beside each other. The Root Spoke with Black Women on the frontlines of politics about how to make sure she shines.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    April 26, 2023
  • Can Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Actually Be Stopped?

    Can Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Actually Be Stopped?

    In the wake of Thomas’ unending series of scandals, progressives, including Rep. Ayanna Pressley, are demanding reform. Can they achieve it?

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    Jessica Washington






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    April 25, 2023
  • Could Former Anchor Don Lemon Sue CNN Over Firing?

    Could Former Anchor Don Lemon Sue CNN Over Firing?

    The Root spoke with employment attorneys about whether we’re likely to see a lawsuit over Don Lemon’s ousting at CNN.

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    Jessica Washington






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    April 24, 2023
  • CNN’s Don Lemon is Heated Over Ousting at Network and Doesn’t Seem to Be Leaving Quietly

    CNN has parted ways with the Don Lemon in the wake of sexist comments made by the longtime host.

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    Jessica Washington






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    April 24, 2023
  • After Waking Up From a Coma A Year Ago, Security Guard Shot Protecting Students Tells His Story

    A year ago, Antonio Harris was shot when a sniper opened fire outside of the Edmund Burke School in Washington, D.C.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    April 21, 2023
  • Earth day 2023: Cancer Alley Should Never Happen Again; Can Biden Really Fix it?

    Earth day 2023: Cancer Alley Should Never Happen Again; Can Biden Really Fix it?

    President Joe Biden to sign an executive order to advance environmental justice. Three things to know.

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    Jessica Washington






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    April 21, 2023
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