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Rev. Barber on How Today's Trumpism is Rooted in the Southern Strategy

At the The Root Institute, Rev. William Barber connects Trumpism's origins to the Southern Strategy and the…

PublishedOctober 2, 2022

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Dr. Cecilia Rouse: How the Pandemic Led to Inflation

Dr. Cecilia Rouse, the first African American woman to chair the Council of Economic Advisors, spoke at The Root…

PublishedSeptember 23, 2022

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Stacey Abrams On How Banks Have Failed Small Businesses

Georgia's Democratic nominee for governor, Stacey Abrams, spoke at The Root Institute about her struggles obtaining…

PublishedSeptember 15, 2022

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Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams Breaks Down The Voter Suppression Crisis

Georgia's Democratic nominee for governor, Stacey Abrams, spoke at The Root Institute about the impact of voter…

PublishedSeptember 15, 2022

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'Democracy Is About What Voting Can Deliver': Stacey Abrams Drops Gems at The Root Institute

Georgia's Democratic nominee for governor opened up about her political pathway and the power of the Black vote.

Candace McDuffie

PublishedSeptember 13, 2022

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The Root Institute 2021: Unpacking the Attacks on Critical Race Theory

Michael Harriot sat down with noted scholar and Crunk Feminist Collective co-founder Brittney Cooper to dispel some…

PublishedSeptember 21, 2021

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The Root Institute 2021: A Special Message From President Joe Biden

On the advent of this year's second annual virtual conference, President Joe Biden offers his remarks and…

PublishedSeptember 21, 2021

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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…

PublishedAugust 6, 2020

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It Is What It Is

Tommy expected applause.

Michael Harriot

PublishedAugust 5, 2020

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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.

PublishedAugust 5, 2020

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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…

PublishedAugust 4, 2020

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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…

PublishedAugust 4, 2020

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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

PublishedAugust 4, 2020

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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

PublishedJuly 31, 2020

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

“Aight, bet.”

Michael Harriot

PublishedJuly 30, 2020

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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

PublishedJuly 25, 2020

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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

PublishedJuly 20, 2020

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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…

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PublishedJuly 8, 2020

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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

PublishedJune 25, 2020

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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.…

PublishedNovember 5, 2019

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Rev. Barber on How Today's Trumpism is Rooted in the Southern Strategy

Dr. Cecilia Rouse: How the Pandemic Led to Inflation

Stacey Abrams On How Banks Have Failed Small Businesses

Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams Breaks Down The Voter Suppression Crisis

'Democracy Is About What Voting Can Deliver': Stacey Abrams Drops Gems at The Root Institute

The Root Institute 2021: Unpacking the Attacks on Critical Race Theory

The Root Institute 2021: A Special Message From President Joe Biden

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

It Is What It Is

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mississippi to Vote on Changing Jim Crow Era Voting Law

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

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