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These 7 Black Female Senate Candidates Could Rewrite History in 2026
From Texas to South Carolina, a new wave of Black women candidates is stepping into the U.S. Senate race, potentially making history in the 2026 election cycle.
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Wait…Is ‘The Color Purple’ a Black Film?
This year marks 40 years since the “The Color Purple” hit theaters. Two writers from “The Root” debate whether you can call the Oscar-nominated picture a “Black film.”
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The Most Outrageous Car Transformations From MTVs ‘Pimp My Ride’
Take a look at 13 of the craziest transformations seen on MTV’s classic “reality” show “Pimp My Ride!”
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This Black Teen Saw How Unaffordable NYC Housing Became — So He Did Something About It
Derrick Webster Jr. and his friend, Beckett Zahedi taught themselves to code so they could help solve the city’s affordable housing crisis.
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How White Christian Nationalism Co-Opted Nicki Minaj
OPINION: Christ was a significant topic during Nicki Minaj’s appearance with Erika Kirk at a Turning Point USA event, but both He — and Nicki — were tools for TPUSA.
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You Won’t Believe Which Black Culture Icons Had Photos in the Epstein Files
After the DOJ releases new documents associated with Epstein, folks are noticing these Black stars in many photos with the deceased sexual predator.
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Black America Reacts To Nicki Minaj’s Surprise Appearance With Erika Kirk
After weeks of being suspected of “turning MAGA,” Nicki Minaj joining hands with Charlie Kirk’s widow and praising Trump has Black folks outraged.
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Candace Owens’ MAGA Flip-Flops, White House Chief of Staff’s Tea On Trump’s Inner Circle, Nicki Minaj Picks a Fight With Gavin Newsom, Atlanta DA Fani Willis Testifies About Romance With Nathan Wade, Stacey Abrams Speaks to The Root and More Political News From the Week
No need to wonder what you missed this week in politics! The Root has you covered with the latest political news!
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From Chicago to Decatur, These Cities Are Now One Step Closer to Reparations
Outside of just Maryland, there are plenty of cities around the country dedicated to delivering reparations to the descendants of slavery.
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How Trump’s ‘Vengeance Quota’ Unsubtly Targets Black Americans
Trump’s vengeance isn’t just about targeting Black leaders, but the calculated plan to bankrupt Black families while criminalizing our leaders.