Red States Are Looking Up How To Change Their Votes, Princeton Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. Shares Real Reason Kamala Lost, People Wonder If Slavery Will Come Back Under Trump, The Scariest Parts Of 2025 And Other Stories

A collection of The Root’s most powerful political stories.

Wait… What? Folks In Red States Google Searched ‘How To Change My Vote’ In Droves After Trump’s Victory

Photo: Getty Images Bill Pugliano

As America grapples with Trump’s impending second presidential term, folks in red states are wondering if they can change their vote at either the local, state or federal level. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Video will return here when scrolled back into view
Elon Musk is Leaving the Trump Administration and Black Twitter is Buzzing

Princeton Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. Lets a White MSNBC Host Know the Real Reason Kamala Lost

Screenshot: YouTube/MSNBC

On Friday, Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude Jr. called out folks who voted for Donald Trump on MSNBC’S “The 11th Hour.” Last week, Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Some Believe Biden Should Resign So Kamala Can Become President Before Trump. Here’s What That Could Impact

Photo: Getty Images Andrew Harnik

Jamal Simmons, a former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, made a shocking suggestion about a transition of power while appearing on CNN’s State of the Union news show. – Candace McDuffie Read More

People Are Asking ‘Can Slavery Come Back Under Trump?’ One Popular Expert’s Answer Will Blow…Your… Mind

Photo: Getty Images Roberto Machado Noa

It’s a question Black Americans have been asking for a while, and now that former President Donald Trump has won back the Oval Office, it’s on everyone’s mind: Can slavery make an official comeback? – Phenix S Halley Read More

Resurfaced Video Shows Trump Outlining Plans to Give ‘Reparations’…But There’s a Big Catch

Photo: Getty Images Chip Somodevilla

President-Elect Donald Trump’s upcoming second administration has folks on edge wondering what he will implement next. According to a resurfaced video, it sounds like Trump is planning to bring reparations to the U.S. federally — but it’s far from what we consider reparations. – Alyse Martin Read More

Oprah Breaks Silence on Allegations She Was Paid $1 Million to Help Kamala’s Campaign

Photo: Getty Images SAUL LOEB / AFP

It’s no secret that Oprah Winfrey was a staunch supporter of Kamala Harris during her Presidential campaign. The legendary talk show host made multiple public appearances for the Vice President this year. – Noah A. McGee Read More

The 4 Scariest Parts of Project 2025 For Black Folks

Photo: Getty Images Chip Somodevilla

The infamous Project 2025, also known as the Presidential Transition Project, has had the left-leaning contingent shook for a while. But with the re-election of former President Donald Trump, it seems to be inching closer to reality. – Alyse Martin Read More

Straight From The Root

Sign up for our free daily newsletter.

Latest from The Root

13 of The Most Iconic Film and TV Costumes By Black Designers!

13 of The Most Iconic Film and TV Costumes By Black Designers!

In Celebration of Carter’s Oscar nomination, here’s a list of 13 of the most iconic film and TV costumes by Black costume designers …
These Ain’t Your Grandma’s MuuMuus

These Ain’t Your Grandma’s MuuMuus

As the Mrs. Roper trend takes over TikTok, we’re here to make sure your muumuu game is tight …
ICE Isn’t Breaking the Law in Minnesota, It’s Much Worse

ICE Isn’t Breaking the Law in Minnesota, It’s Much Worse

ICE agents are conducting their own experiment in Minneapolis, pushing the gray areas of the law as far as they can …
The Cost of Recording? Federal Agents Kill Man Filming on Minneapolis Street

The Cost of Recording? Federal Agents Kill Man Filming on Minneapolis Street

A 37-year-old ICU nurse was the victim of a deadly shooting while recording ICE protests in Minneapolis …
Expert Breaks Down How Trump Has Skated the Law for His MAGA Agenda in His Second Term

Expert Breaks Down How Trump Has Skated the Law for His MAGA Agenda in His Second Term

A foreign policy expert explains the consequences of institutions failing to check Trump as he celebrates one year in office …
When ICE Allegedly Uses Children as Bait, There Is No Moral Defense...

When ICE Allegedly Uses Children as Bait, There Is No Moral Defense…

When ICE agents allegedly begins to use children as leverage, the debate is no longer about policy. It is about humanity …
Why Is Delroy Lindo Getting His First Oscar Nomination At 73? The Answer Is Both Simple And Complex.

Why Is Delroy Lindo Getting His First Oscar Nomination At 73? The Answer Is Both Simple And Complex.

Delroy Lindo’s “Sinners” performance was astounding! But with 40 films under his belt at 73 years old, he’s just now receiving his FIRST Oscar nomination …
Why The Feds Are Now Looking for Gervonta Davis

Why The Feds Are Now Looking for Gervonta Davis

An arrest warrant has been issued for Gervonta “Tank” Davis. Having failed to surrender, he is now sought by the U.S. Marshals as a fugitive …
Athletes Who Became More Successful Than Their Professional Athlete Fathers!

Athletes Who Became More Successful Than Their Professional Athlete Fathers!

Some fathers passed down their athletic genes to their children, and some of their sons were SO good, they enjoyed even more success than their dad! …
From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments

From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments

By skipping the final “Queer Eye” press run, Karamo Brown taught viewers a valuable lesson about standing up to mistreatment in white-led spaces …
Civil Rights Lawyer: How a KKK Law is Being Used to Silence Two Black Women in Minneapolis

Civil Rights Lawyer: How a KKK Law is Being Used to Silence Two Black Women in Minneapolis

After a viral, nonviolent protest, federal authorities weaponized two civil rights laws to target prominent Black activists …
Black Texas Teen <i>Finally</i> Exonerated 70 Years Later for a White Woman's Murder He Didn't Commit

Black Texas Teen Finally Exonerated 70 Years Later for a White Woman’s Murder He Didn’t Commit

Tommy Lee Walker of Texas was just 19 years old when he was executed for raping and murdering a white woman. 70 years later, he’s been exonerated …
Cam'ron Told His Ex On-Air That She Was a 'Bad Investment,' and Social Media is Divided

Cam’ron Told His Ex On-Air That She Was a ‘Bad Investment,’ and Social Media is Divided

Rapper Cam’ron is once again making waves on social media for his viewpoints. Let’s break down why! …
Pam Grier Says She Saw Lynched Bodies— and the Internet is Fighting Over Whether to Believe Her

Pam Grier Says She Saw Lynched Bodies— and the Internet is Fighting Over Whether to Believe Her

Actress Pam Grier is facing criticism from some who are calling BS on her account of witnessing lynched Black bodies in her Ohio home town …
Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and 'Sinners' Crew Respond to Historic 2026 Oscar Nominations

Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and ‘Sinners’ Crew Respond to Historic 2026 Oscar Nominations

Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Raphael Saadiq and more of the ‘Sinners’ artists are speaking out about their monumental feat! …
Don Lemon Just Scored a Huge Win in His Battle With the DOJ

Don Lemon Just Scored a Huge Win in His Battle With the DOJ

Don Lemon was at risk of legal trouble by the Department of Justice for reporting on ICE protests in Minnesota …
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Explains Why She Doesn't Believe in the Bible

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Explains Why She Doesn’t Believe in the Bible

Oscar-nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is opening up like never before, revealing her perspective on the Bible. And it’s definitely sparking some swift reactions! …
A$AP Rocky Finally Breaks Down What the Beef With Drake Is Really All About

A$AP Rocky Finally Breaks Down What the Beef With Drake Is Really All About

For everyone still unclear about why A$AP Rocky and Drake are really beefing, the Harlem rapper explained it all during an interview with Ebro …
The Movie Costume Designs That Landed Ruth E. Carter Her Record Oscar Nominations!

The Movie Costume Designs That Landed Ruth E. Carter Her Record Oscar Nominations!

Ruth E. Carter just became the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history. Here are the films that helped her get there …
New Report Shows Murders, Violent Crime Down in 40 Cities. Here's What That Means

New Report Shows Murders, Violent Crime Down in 40 Cities. Here’s What That Means

As crime rates reach historic lows in the U.S., politicians and community members are trying to isolate exactly why …