Politics
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How This PAC Plans to Mobilize Black Men to Vote For Kamala With Less Than a Month Left
The initiative will spend millions to focus on this demographic in six key states.
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Kamala Harris Lives Less Than Two Miles From Her Father, But They Couldn’t Be Further Apart
In a 2018 essay, the Vice President's father wrote about his desire to remain connected to his daughters after splitting from their mother.
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Illinois ‘Super Mayor’ Tiffany Henyard’s Drama, Rickey Smiley’s Advice For Undecided Voters, Black America Gets Annoyed With Walz’s ‘Minnesota Nice,’ Nevada GOP Congressman Calls CBC ‘Racist’ And More
A collection of The Root's most important political stories from the week.
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Old Photos of NY Congressman in Blackface Resurface Ahead of Election Against … a Black Man
The congressman darkened his skin while dressed as Michael Jackson in 2006, telling the New York Times that it was "the sincerest form of flattery."
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Amid the NYC Mayor Drama, Here are 11 Black City Leaders Who Got in BIG Trouble
Black politicians have been getting in federal trouble wayyy before Eric Adams got indicted.
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After Speaking With Kamala Harris, Rickey Smiley Has a Message for Undecided Voters
The comedian and radio show host told The Root he hopes voters will research the Vice President's policy positions and make an informed choice.
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Illinois ‘Super Mayor’ Tiffany Henyard is Facing an Immediate Problem Amid Her Spending Scandals
The Dolton mayor is allegedly thousands behind on rent while managing to host a party for 80K.
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Black America Is Annoyed With Walz’s ‘Minnesota Nice’ Debate Demeanor While Vance Shocked Everyone
If Black Twitter truly is a reflection of how we feel, then Black folks were not feeling Walz.
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LISTEN: Nevada GOP Candidate Calls Congressional Black Caucus ‘Most Racist People In The World,’ And It’s Not the First Time…
John Lee has a history of disparaging Black lawmakers.
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Kamala Harris May Be Leading Trump In The Polls, But Here’s Why Her Supporters Should Be Nervous
The polls are most likely to change between now and November.