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'Democracy Is at Stake': Glynda Carr, Judith Browne Dianis and Rashad Robinson on Wielding Black Political Power at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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'Democracy Is at Stake': Glynda Carr, Judith Browne Dianis and Rashad Robinson on Wielding Black Political Power at The Root Institute

As Black people in America in the midst of a political movement and a pandemic, what are the most pressing issues…

Felice León

8/06/20 4:00PM

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It Is What It Is

Tommy expected applause.

Michael Harriot

8/05/20 3:51PM

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Progressive Cori Bush Just Pulled Off the Upset for the Ages and Is Poised to Become the 1st Black Woman to Represent Missouri in Congress

Sometimes a stone, a sling and immaculate aim are enough.

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

8/05/20 10:30AM

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'We Have <i>Been</i> the Table Shakers': Rep. Ayanna Pressley Uplifts Black Women and Honors the Late Rep. John Lewis in Conversation at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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'We Have Been the Table Shakers': Rep. Ayanna Pressley Uplifts Black Women and Honors the Late Rep. John Lewis in Conversation at The Root Institute

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is “Black with a capital ‘B’ and a woman with a capital ‘W’” (as she profoundly said…

Felice León

8/04/20 6:50PM

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Fair Fight's Stacey Abrams on How We Can Protect Our Right to Vote

The right to vote is one that has been fought over, died over and challenged again and again, as it was expanded to…

Danielle C. Belton

8/04/20 6:50PM

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Discusses the Power of Black Women at <i>The Root Institute</i>

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Discusses the Power of Black Women at The Root Institute

Rep. Ayanna Pressley is a history-making Black woman.

Felice León

8/04/20 5:40PM

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Naturally, the Oprah Winfrey Network Wants You to #OWNYourVote, Launches Voting Initiative for Black Women

You’ve probably heard it countless times, but it can’t be said enough: 2020 is an extremely pivotal presidential…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

7/31/20 4:00PM

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Should Black Voters Form Their Own Party? Too Late, Someone Already Did

“Aight, bet.”

Michael Harriot

7/30/20 4:00PM

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Black Athletes Donate $100,000 to Help Pay Debts of Former Felons in Florida So They Can Vote in 2020

Black athletes and entertainers are standing up in a major way to make sure the voices of Black people matter in…

Ishena Robinson

7/25/20 11:40AM

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Honoring a Nation’s ‘Conscience’: How Will Lawmakers Pay Tribute to Rep. John Lewis’ Legacy?

It is hard to sum up civil rights icon and longtime congressman John Lewis’ legacy—much less find suitable ways of…

Anne Branigin

7/20/20 5:15PM

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Mississippi to Vote on Changing Jim Crow Era Voting Law

Voting laws in this country are generally crafted to favor white people at the expense of everyone else. Whether…

Joe Jurado

7/08/20 6:00PM

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Beyoncé, Tina Knowles-Lawson and Mothers of the Movement Call Out 'Modern-Day Voter Suppression,' Urge Senate to Pass HEROES Act

Today, June 25, marks the 7th anniversary of the Shelby County v. Holder case, in which the U.S. Supreme Court found…

Danielle C. Belton

6/25/20 1:30PM

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Make It Count: Stacey Abrams on Why the 2020 Census and Fighting Voter Suppression Go Hand in Hand for Black Americans

In 2018, Stacey Abrams ran for governor of Georgia as the first black woman to be nominated by a major party.…

Ashley Velez

11/05/19 1:30PM

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