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Opinion

Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama Are Being Petty AF Toward JD Vance, Trump. And Here’s Why They Should Be

Like Black women everywhere, First Lady Michelle Obama , Jasmine Crockett and VP Kamala are not with the sh*ts or the disrespect

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

January 19, 2025
Politics, Politics

Jasmine Crockett Is the Latest in a Line of Truth-Telling Black Congresswomen

From the Texas rep to Shirley Chisholm, Black women have played an integral role in U.S. government.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

September 27, 2024
Beauty + Style, Black Hair

Stories Behind These Black Celeb Hair Transformations

Michelle Obama, Rep. Ayana Pressley and Lupita Nyong'o are some of the stars who have never been afraid to try a new style.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

September 18, 2024
Entertainment

These Black Celebrities Speak Out on the Police Killing of ‘911 Caller’ Sonya Massey

From Solange to The Game and VP Kamala Harris, Black celebrities have expressed their devastation over Sonya Massey's killing

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

July 25, 2024
Politics, Politics

All The Times Donald Trump Pissed Off Black People

The former president, who has now set his sights on Kamala Harris, has a history of incendiary remarks.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

July 22, 2024
Politics, Politics

People Capable To Be the Next Black President of the U.S.

Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, and Oprah Winfrey are among the people we could see becoming the next president.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

June 9, 2024
Politics, Politics

Even More Ignorant Donald Trump Quotes

The former president has a history of twisting reality to fit his needs.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

May 4, 2024
Politics

Trump All up in Fani Willis and Nathan Wade’s Sex Life, Michelle Obama Speaks On a Presidential run, Black leaders Respond to Biden’s State of the Union and More Political News

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

By

The Root Staff

Published

March 9, 2024
Politics, Politics

Symone Sanders-Townsend: Gaza Protests Have Similar Political Impact To Black Lives Matter in 2016

MSNBC's Symone Sanders-Townsend breaks down the political similarities between the Black Lives Matter movement and the calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

March 8, 2024
Politics, Politics

Black Political Leaders Respond to Biden’s State of The Union

Black political leaders sounded off on President Joe Biden's State of the Union, and the chaos surrounding it.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

March 8, 2024