For Your Evening Laugh: #TrumpOnBlackHistory

This hashtag needs no further explanation, especially if you’ve already read the article by The Root’s Senior Editor Stephen A. Crockett. Suggested Reading The Most Positive Events That Happened During Black History Month Do You Know The History of Go-Go Music, The Sound That Defines Washington D.C.? Why the 2026 Awards Season Is So Exciting…

Yesha Callahan

Published

February 1, 2017

This hashtag needs no further explanation, especially if you’ve already read the article by The Root’s Senior Editor Stephen A. Crockett.

The Most Positive Events That Happened During Black History Month

Do You Know The History of Go-Go Music, The Sound That Defines Washington D.C.?

Why the 2026 Awards Season Is So Exciting for Black People

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Fashion Icon Andre Leon Talley’s Best Style Statements

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Fashion Icon Andre Leon Talley’s Best Style Statements

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"Marty King, great man. Buses. I was called the 'King' of Mixed-Use Condos in 1989, you know." #TrumpOnBlackHistory
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) February 1, 2017

Harriet Tubman is a testament to private enterprise. She built a tremendous railroad, underground I hear. Amazing stuff.#TrumpOnBlackHistory
— Tonya A (@tonyaaum) February 1, 2017

Booker T Washington and the MGs. Great band. Super. #TrumpOnBlackHistory
— Richard Hourula (@RichardHourula) February 1, 2017

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"How 'bout that Rosa Parks? Our night nurse is named Rosa, you know. I talked her into doing weekends free." #TrumpOnBlackHistory
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) February 1, 2017

"I mean, George Washington Carver. With the peanuts? Love peanut butter. When it's inside those pretzel nibs? Nice." #TrumpOnBlackHistory
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) February 1, 2017

I’m pretty sure these are going to go on for the rest of Black History Month.

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