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Republicans Lose NY House Seat to Democrat They Called a ‘Big-City Rapper,’ Which Is Now a Slur, I Guess
Democrat Antonio Delgado has overcome Republican attempts to brand him as a “big-city rapper” and won the race for New York’s 19th Congressional District against incumbent Rep. John Faso. I can’t believe I just typed that shit. As the 19th is a swing district, this win could have real ramifications for New York in future…
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Ayanna Pressley Goes to Washington
It was a win destined to go viral: Ayanna Pressley, Boston’s first black city councilor, beating out 10-time incumbent Mark Capuano in a stunning upset for the Massachusetts 7th congressional seat. Video taken of Pressley shows the moment she found out about her win—in a forest-green sheath dress, Pressley clutches her chest before leaping to…
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Ayanna Pressley Becomes the First Black Woman to Represent Massachusetts in Congress
Can you hear that noise? It’s the swell of the blue wave riding into Washington. In one of the first races called in a night full of anticipation, Democrat Ayanna Pressley crushed everyone, winning her race to become the first black woman from Massachusetts elected to Congress. Root Staff Writer Michael Harriot: Umm … Steve.…
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#PriceMatchPatty, Is That You? Pennsylvania Location of The Children's Place Charged with Racial Profiling [Updated]
A shopping trip to children’s clothing store The Children Place at the Capital City Mall in Camp Hill, Pa., turned ugly for Miriam Alejandro and her sister Carlita Alejandro last Thursday, when a simple request purportedly resulted in a standoff with an insulting sales associate. Miriam, who documented a portion of the exchange on Facebook,…
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Michael Cohen Is Still Snitching on His Boy Donald Trump, This Time Outing His Racist Rhetoric
There was a point in time when many of us thought Michael Cohen would turn out to be the hero we need. He turned his back on his old friend Donald Trump—a man for whom he had cleaned up many a mess. He started telling tales out of school, letting us know bits and pieces…
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Jimmy Butler Going to Work Just to Roast His Boss and Coworkers Is the Blackest Thing That Ever Happened This Week
On Friday, I will be a part of a daylong wedding ceremony that will merge Ghanaian and African-American traditions for one glorious and black-as-the-fuck celebration. The members of the wedding party will change wardrobes three times. I’m currently in a text thread with Panama and each of the 11 groomsmen. Topics discussed over the past…
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The Root’s Clapback Mailbag: The 10 Clap Commandments
You know what time it is. It’s Friday. After wading through the emails, tweets and direct messages from The Root’s readers, I noticed a disturbing trend: Some people have assumed that some of our articles have attacked them. Even though I’m breaking the first rule of clapping back (Rule No. 1: Never talk about clapbacks),…
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Fit for a Queen: Gladys Knight, Ledisi Among Singers Tapped to Honor Aretha Franklin at the American Music Awards
The Aretha Franklin tribute at this year’s American Music Awards will pay tribute to the Queen of Soul’s gospel roots. According to the AP, Dick clark productions will tap Gladys Knight and Ledisi to take on the iconic singer’s “Amazing Grace” album on Oct. 9, as will Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, and CeCe Winans. Rickey…
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Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford Testify on Sexual-Assault Allegations [Live Updates]
The shit show that shouldn’t be is finally upon us and the idea that sexual-assault testimony is being treated like a lead-up to the Super Bowl is sickening and befitting of the times. But here we are. For those living in UnderARock, Wis., Brett Kavanaugh is President BumbleFuck von RussiaOp’s pick for the Supreme Court…
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Hispanic Heritage Night at a Chicago Cubs Game Turns Into Racist Slug Fest
What was supposed to be a celebration of Latinx heritage turned into a racist epithet-slinging brawl in the Wrigley Field bleachers. At the end of the Chicago Cubs 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Hispanic Heritage Night, a melee broke out in the stands between at least six people. It included one fan shouting…