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Pete Buttigieg on Institutional Racism, Economic Inequality, and White Supremacy

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12/09/19 3:23PM

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Post-Debate Analysis: Joe Biden Is a White Man, the Media Are Racist Against Julián Castro and Black People Are Out of Their Goddamn Minds

HOUSTON—Let’s get straight to the point: Joe Biden showed his ass on the debate stage last night and there is no way…

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9/13/19 2:32PM

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Live Blog: From Houston, the Democratic Debate at Texas Southern University

HOUSTON—Will Kamala Harris drag Joe Biden up to high heaven before her colored brethren at Texas Southern…

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9/12/19 6:40PM

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The Democrats Are Debating on an HBCU Campus. Will They Take Advantage of the Opportunity?

HOUSTON—Montgomery Morris expressed optimism that one of the 10 candidates who will appear on his campus at Texas…

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9/12/19 2:30PM

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Bill de Blasio Talks ICE, Sex Work Decriminalization and Why Black People Should Support His Campaign

New York City Mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Bill de Blasio said Donald Trump won the 2016 Election because…

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9/11/19 2:00PM

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No Regrets? NYC Mayor and Presidential Candidate Bill de Blasio Gets Real About Eric Garner, the NYPD, and Policing

New York City Mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Bill de Blasio has no regrets over how he handled the legal…

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9/10/19 2:30PM

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Marianne Williamson Explains Her Controversial Views on Prescription Drugs and Why Black People Should Vote for Her

During her sitdown interview with The Root, Marianne Williamson balked at suggestions that her dearth of experience…

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8/21/19 2:30PM

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Beto O’Rourke Says Donald Trump Owes The Exonerated Five an Apology

The Exonerated Five are in the spotlight following the release of Ava DuVernay’s Netflix series, When They See Us. …

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Beto O'Rourke Says All Americans Must Understand History of Slavery Before Cash Reparations Can Be Pursued

Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke told The Root in an on-camera interview that all Americans need to understand…

Terrell Jermaine Starr

6/25/19 11:00AM

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John Delaney Believes a Moderate Democrat Will Beat Trump, Says He's a 'Compassionate Capitalist'

Former congressman and presidential candidate John Delaney told The Root in an interview that he believes a moderate…

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4/23/19 1:30PM

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Newest Presidential Candidate Seth Moulton Says White People Need to ‘Look Ourselves in the Mirror’ When Dealing With Racism

In an exclusive interview with The Root, U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) said that he supports a Marshall Plan…

Terrell Jermaine Starr

4/22/19 5:45PM

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Stacey Abrams Says There Was ‘Incompetence’ in Media Coverage of Her Campaign, Will Announce Her Future Political Plans in the Coming Weeks

Former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams sat down with The Root to reflect on her 2018 campaign for the…

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4/15/19 4:17PM

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Cory Booker Addresses Whether Democratic Leadership Is Supporting Progressive Congresswomen Enough

In an excerpt from an interview with The Root, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) acknowledged that some of the new…

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4/12/19 1:01PM

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Cory Booker Shares Frustrations Over Presidential Candidates’ Focus on Race When Talking to Black Voters

In an interview with The Root, presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) told us that he’s been…

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4/11/19 1:15PM

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Exclusive: Sen. Cory Booker Introduces Senate Bill to Study Reparations

Presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) told The Root in an exclusive, hour-long interview at his…

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4/08/19 1:36PM

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Andrew Yang Says His Kids Will Drink Flint Tap Water to Ensure Cleanliness and Explains How His Economic Plans Are 'More Modern' Than Bernie Sanders

In an exclusive interview with The Root, presidential candidate Andrew Yang said that he is open to opening a…

Terrell Jermaine Starr

4/03/19 11:15AM

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Exclusive: Kamala Harris Calls for Decriminalization of Sex Work, Unequivocally Calls Trump a Racist and Wants Reparations (Sort of)

U.S Sen. Kamala Harris, a frontrunner in the burgeoning 2020 race for the Democratic nomination for president, is…

Terrell Jermaine Starr

2/26/19 10:50AM

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In an Interview With The Root, Julián Castro Calls for Reparations for Black People

Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro is willing to consider a plan that would lead to…

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2/21/19 2:28PM

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