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Black Professor Defines ‘Oligarchy’ And What Makes It Dangerous to America

Biden set the Internet on fire When he mentioned “Oligarchy.” This is what it means and how, if America becomes one, it will impact Black Folks

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

January 21, 2025
Opinion, Some Thoughts

Y’all Need to Stop Calling Trump ‘Dumb!’ Here’s Why He’s A Danger To Black Folks

Trump could unleash a flood of racist violence and policies if given a second term.

By

Nigel Roberts

Published

May 2, 2024
Entertainment, Television

‘Nobody in Your Family Was Hung:’ Whoopi Goldberg Goes Off On Trump on ‘The View’

The former president of the United States detailed his plan for a future term, should he get elected again.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

May 1, 2024
Politics

13 Cringey Quotes from Donald Trump, Steven A. Smith Pissed off Black People With His Trump Comment, That Alleged Smell at the Criminal Trial of Trump and More Political News

A collection of The Root’s best posts of the week in politics

By

The Root Staff

Published

April 27, 2024
Opinion, Some Thoughts

Why Black Men are Fed Up with Joe Biden and the Democrats

The Dems are opening the door for the GOP to snatch disgruntled brothers from the Democratic fold.

By

Nigel Roberts

Published

April 22, 2024
News

Trigger Warning: Man Sets Himself On Fire Outside Of Courthouse Where Trump Is On Trial

The man poured accelerant on himself in Collect Pond Park on Friday afternoon.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

April 19, 2024
Politics, Politics

Can Donald Trump Win Over Black Voters With Chick-fil-A? These Photos Are So Cringe

Former President Trump visited an Chick-fil-A location in Atlanta ahead of a massive fundraiser. But is it just us or do the employees look … concerned?

By

Jessica Washington

Published

April 12, 2024
Politics

Politically Incorrect! Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Very ‘Karen’ Move, Trump’s Jesus Complex, North Carolina’s Mark Robinson Drags Beyoncé, And Much More

All the shocking and salacious political news you might have missed last week.

By

The Root Staff

Published

March 31, 2024
Opinion, Opinion

Donald Trump’s Hate Has No Place in Black America. Let’s Remind Him in November.

The former president has fomented too much hatred and division to allow him back into the White House.

By

Dustin J. Seibert

Published

March 29, 2024
Politics

Indiana Lawmaker Goes ‘Both Sides’ On Nazism

Scott Baldwin is co-sponsor of an anti-Critical Race Theory measure

By

Keith Reed

Published

January 11, 2022