Our Power, Our Promise: When Thought Leaders Conjoin 

This week the Democratic National Convention made its way to Philadelphia, and so did The Root.  Suggested Reading How Ryan Clark Went From NFL Star to Media Mogul Can Democrats Flip Senate From Republicans? The Four Key Seats They Need Brian McKnight Stirs Up New Drama With Son, and Fans Are Fed Up Video will return…

This week the Democratic National Convention made its way to Philadelphia, and so did The Root. 

Video will return here when scrolled back into view
Trump’s Tariffs Might Stick Around. What Should We Buy Now?

In partnership with WURD, The Root hosted Our Power, Our Promise: Shaping a Black Policy Agenda in the Post-Obama Era, at the black-owned restaurant South.

And Wednesday’s conversation was led by a keen bunch. Among the group of thought leaders: Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-Ala.); Jason Johnson, political editor of The Root; and attorney Benjamin Crump. The robust conversation touched on the challenges that black Americans will likely face ahead, and the actions to take as we continue to progress.

Check out the photo recap below.

Straight From The Root

Sign up for our free daily newsletter.