Politics
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Black Democrat Grills ICE Director on His Faith in God During Hearing — Here’s What Happened Next
Rep. LaMonica McIver’s callout of ICE Director Todd Lyons is going viral after she questioned his dedication to his religion.
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America’s Lone Black Governor Slams Trump for Governor’s Dinner Snub
Wes Moore– the only Black governor in America– was uninvited from Trump’s annual dinner… Now, he’s calling out the administration for the racist decision.
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Everything to Know About How TrumpRx Will Impact Black Americans
After rolling back insurance price protections and ending Obamacare subsidies, President Trump is celebrating the launch of TrumpRx. Here’s what you should know.
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Project 2025 Creators are Ready to Control Your Marriage and Childbirth — and It’s Scary
The Heritage Foundation– the far-right Christian organization– plans to roll out new policies encouraging Americans to have more babies… and soon!
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Exclusive: NABJ President on Why Democracy Is At Risk Over Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrests
The president of NABJ, Errin Haines, spoke to The Root following the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
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Fed Agents Arrest Don Lemon and Three Others — and They’re All Black
Don Lemon’s attorney has confirmed he’s been arrested after covering a peaceful anti-ICE protest in St. Paul, Minn.
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New Alex Pretti Video Exposes the ‘Perfect Victim’ Bias Black Folks Are Used To
As tensions rise in Minneapolis, Alex Pretti, Renee Good, George Floyd, Keith Porter Jr. are examples of the consequences of the “perfect victim” trope.
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Trump’s Never-Ending Letitia James Feud Just Took a Strange Turn
After multiple failed attempts to convict AG Letitia James, Trump’s federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating new ways to take her down.
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Black Families Face Financial Crisis as Affordable Care Act Subsidies Expire
Analysts say the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies will hit Black households hard, causing an economic ripple effect.
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How Black Folks Are Likely to Suffer Over Trump’s Latest Oil Grab
Trump’s Venezuelan oil grab could potentially worsen pollution and health risks in our Black neighborhoods.