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  • Presidents Have Rarely Been Friends to Black Folks, But These Got Big Things Done For Us

    Most of the 45 men who have served as president were e indifferent to the needs of Black folks or actively opposed to pursuing policies that were a help to us.

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    Byron Washington-Douglass






    Published

    February 3, 2025
  • Crickets! Black Electeds Are Tone Deaf As Trump and MAGA Cue Up Anti-Black Violence

    This is a dangerous moment. Will someone, for the love of God, grab the bullhorn and say so?

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    Byron Washington-Douglass






    Published

    February 2, 2025
  • Black History Month

    A collection of profiles, video interviews, and essays honoring the vibrant tapestry of Black history.

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    Byron Washington-Douglass






    Published

    January 31, 2025
  • Kamala Harris Insider: Why We Can’t Let Trump Take Our History

    Although it likely would have been a MAGA wet dream, the Jim Crow era was a dark and dangerous time for our people.

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    Byron Washington-Douglass






    Published

    January 31, 2025
  • Rev. Barber: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Let Trump Trigger You

    Rev. William J. Barber: “Our fear has to be properly placed. Things are bad, but we have to look at each thing that’s happened … in terms of how bad it is.”

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    Byron Washington-Douglass






    Published

    January 27, 2025
  • Black Folks Warned America, But Elon Musk Showed Us Who He Really Is With That Salute…Believe Him

    These are the opening credits of the horror movie Black folks told America it was about to see. America didn’t listen.

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    Byron Washington-Douglass






    Published

    January 21, 2025
  • Using MLK’s Words, Former WH Speech Writer Says Trump Has Become A Puppeteer in the Worst Way

    Trained to believe whatever Trump said, MAGA accepted his Big Lie and the many lies he told on the 2024 campaign trail.

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    Byron Washington-Douglass






    Published

    January 20, 2025
  • Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama Are Being Petty AF Toward JD Vance, Trump. And Here’s Why They Should Be

    Like Black women everywhere, First Lady Michelle Obama , Jasmine Crockett and VP Kamala are not with the sh*ts or the disrespect

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    Byron Washington-Douglass






    Published

    January 19, 2025
  • 3 Things Black People Can Do During Trump Rule, Faith leaders on How to Survive the Next Four Years, Plot Twists That Rocked America in 2024, How Black People Can Still Live Their Best Life and More Survival Tips

    The Root collected advice from experts on how Black Americans Can Thrive Under Another Trump Presidency

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    Byron Washington-Douglass






    Published

    December 25, 2024
  • Black Movie to Binge Guide: Best Black Psychological Thrillers, Why Black People Love Glenn Close, Worst Black Christmas Films, Scariest White Thrillers, 2024 Black Shows to Binge On Right Now, More Movies and Shows to Watch During the Holiday Season

    Black Movie to Binge Guide: Best Black Psychological Thrillers, Why Black People Love Glenn Close, Worst Black Christmas Films, Scariest White Thrillers, 2024 Black Shows to Binge On Right Now, More Movies and Shows to Watch During the Holiday Season

    Looking for Black movies to watch or to ignore during the holiday, we got you.

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    Byron Washington-Douglass






    Published

    December 25, 2024
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