Politics
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The Danger of Comparing Donald Trump to Jesus
Saturday Night Live mocked the religious analogy last night, but it’s no laughing matter.
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RIP Eric Mays: 27 Times Eric Mays Was His Best Self Before and After TikTok Fame
Gen Z’s loved the late Eric Mays, who made the Flint council meeting outbursts known to the world.
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Not All Black Folks are Fully Behind Reparations
The President of NAACP San Francisco urged the city to reevaluate its plan to pay Black residents $5 million in reparations.
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Republicans Will Use Tennessee As a Playbook to Disenfranchise Black People, Expert says
On Friday, VP Kamala Harris rushed to Nashville to meet expelled Tennessee lawmakers and said in remarks at Fisk U, “A democracy says you don’t silence people.”
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3 Things Donald Trump’s Indictment Revealed
The Root sat down with former prosecutor Paul Henderson to unpack all things Trump indictment
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Trump Won’t Shut-Up, Which Might Be His “Devilish” Strategy
A former prosecutor explains why Trump may be pushing the judge to issue a “gag order.”
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3 Lessons Lori Lightfoot Chicago Could Impart on Mayor Brandon Johnson
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson just had their first official meeting. What insight should she share?
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Brandon Johnson Who? Unknown Becomes Chicago Mayor
Former teacher Brandon Johnson defeated former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, who advocated for more police funding.
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Black Americans Gathered at Trump Arraignment To Witness History
The Root went down to the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse and spoke with Black Americans about why they wanted to witness Donald Trump’s arraignment.
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Tupac’s Sister Responds To Donald Trump’s Lawyer Ridiculous Comparison
“My brother was measured by his integrity,” Set Shakur reportedly said.