Michael Harriot sat down with noted scholar and Crunk Feminist Collective co-founder Brittney Cooper to dispel some…
The Root Institute - Politics
On the advent of this year's second annual virtual conference, President Joe Biden offers his remarks and…
As Black people in America in the midst of a political movement and a pandemic, what are the most pressing issues…
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Tommy expected applause.
Sometimes a stone, a sling and immaculate aim are enough.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is “Black with a capital ‘B’ and a woman with a capital ‘W’” (as she profoundly said…
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The right to vote is one that has been fought over, died over and challenged again and again, as it was expanded to…
You’ve probably heard it countless times, but it can’t be said enough: 2020 is an extremely pivotal presidential…
Black athletes and entertainers are standing up in a major way to make sure the voices of Black people matter in…
It is hard to sum up civil rights icon and longtime congressman John Lewis’ legacy—much less find suitable ways of…
Voting laws in this country are generally crafted to favor white people at the expense of everyone else. Whether…
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Today, June 25, marks the 7th anniversary of the Shelby County v. Holder case, in which the U.S. Supreme Court found…
In 2018, Stacey Abrams ran for governor of Georgia as the first black woman to be nominated by a major party.…
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