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Black History Month, Culture

Books Black People Need To Buy Now Before They’re Banned

With Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans controlling Congress, an increase in book bans is a serious threat.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

November 24, 2024
Entertainment

The Tea On Why The ‘Wicked’ Press Tour Was So Weird, Inside Burna Boy’s Lagos Mansion, Social Media Reacts To Jonathan Majors And Meaghan Good Getting Engaged, Jussie Smollett’s Get Some Good News On Hate Crime Conviction And More

The Root's most memorable entertainment stories from the week.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

November 22, 2024
Entertainment, It's Lit, The Root Interview

Wait…Her Secret Service Agent Boyfriend Took Her To the Obama’s House To Do What??

EXCLUSIVE: The Root talks with Koryeah Dwanyen about the relationship she says left her in need of healing.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

November 18, 2024
News

Black Women Are Done With White Women, Nikole Hannah-Jones Says Black Folks and POC are Not the Same, Stephen A. Smith Criticizes Oprah and Michelle Obama, the Obamas’ ‘Go High’ Statement and Other Black Responses to the Presidential Election

Here are the stories from the week regarding our response to the election results.

By

Dustin J. Seibert

Published

November 10, 2024
Politics

Why Black Folks Should Be Scared Of Project 2025, The Reality Of An Election Recount, A Possible Pardon For Diddy By Trump, The Black Film That Influenced JD Vance And Other Stories

The most powerful political articles from the past seven days.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

November 8, 2024
Entertainment, Entertainment

WATCH: Stephen A. Smith Claps at Oprah and Michelle Obama Over Kamala’s Election Loss

The ESPN personality also offered his thoughts on the possibility of him running for president.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

November 8, 2024
Politics, Politics

Black Twitter Annoyed With Obamas For ‘Going High’ With Trump In Post-Election Statement

If the roles were reversed, we doubt Trump and J.D. Vance would have returned the favor.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

November 7, 2024
Politics, Politics

Black Experts: What Will Happen Tomorrow If Either Candidate Loses?!

Election day is here, but don't expect to get the full results by tonight.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

November 5, 2024
Politics

The Disturbing, Fascinating Story Behind Donald Trump’s Historic Rise

From reality TV to the White House... and to felonies and back to the White House, this is Donald Trump.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

November 4, 2024
Entertainment, Music

The Life and Times of Quincy Jones

The beloved music legend's career spanned decades, including numerous Grammy wins, lifetime achievements and culture-making moments.

By

Jared Alexander

Published

November 4, 2024