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NYT, the Hill On Why Trump Will Fail This Second Go Around

The president has made clear his plans for America's future, but that doesn't mean it'll all come true.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

January 26, 2025
Politics, Politics

The Most Memorable Moments From Barack Obama’s 2009 Historic Inauguration

With Trump experiencing his second inauguration, we decided to look back at the inauguration of the only Black person in America to become U.S. president.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 19, 2025
Entertainment, Hot Tea

This HBCU Band Set To Perform At Trump’s Inauguration, and Black Twitter Isn’t Having It

Some believe the school should reject the offer, while other users think it's a great opportunity.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

December 30, 2024
Politics

Inside Biden’s White House Before Trump Changes Everything

The Root attended a Christmas brunch at the White House recently. With only five short weeks until Biden waves goodbye, we wanted you to get a last look.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

December 21, 2024
Culture, Culture

Everyone Who Messed Around And Found Out In 2024

This year, there was no shortage of folks paying the price for their antics.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

December 20, 2024
Black Excellence, Culture

20 Historic Moments When Black Folks Fought Back Proving We Have Greatest Will Power… Ever!

If it's one thing Black folks know how to do, it's flip the script and bounce back 10 times stronger!

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

November 8, 2024
Politics

A Peek Inside The President’s Quarters of The White House

The living quarters in the White House are not on display for public tours, but here's a glimpse of what it's like to live in the world's most famous mansion.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

September 13, 2024
Very Smart Brothas

Why Biden Deserves a Place On the Black Mount Rushmore But These Other Presidents …Hell No

When it was about the business of Black Americans, Biden handled far more of it than Presidents like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, etc

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

August 20, 2024
Politics, Politics

Some of the Outrageous Claims Donald Trump Made to a Room Full of Black Journalists

The former president was nothing short of defensive as he was continuously booed by a crowd of hundreds of Black folk.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

August 1, 2024
Politics, Politics

Did Black Journalists Get Played by Inviting Trump to Its NABJ Convention in Chicago?

Trump's treatment of Black America and journalists raises questions on 'both-siderism' in news

By

Yanick Rice Lamb

Published

July 31, 2024