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Barack Obama

Opinion, Opinion

Trump’s Treatment of Zelenskyy Was So Ratchet, Obama Would Never…

An unbelievable and embarrassing spectacle showed just how ridiculous the White House has gotten.

By

Madison J. Gray

Published

March 1, 2025
Politics

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Once Again Goes Off On Donald Trump, Famous Democratic Strategist Predicts Trump’s Downfall, How Trump’s Policies Deceived MAGA, Don Lemon Goes Off On Megyn Kelly And More

A roundup of our most important political articles from the week.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

February 28, 2025
Politics

4 Black Leaders Who Stay Clapping at Trump and MAGA

Since Trump’s election, Joy Reid, Don Lemon, Jasmine Crockett and more have been giving him hell.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

February 27, 2025
Beauty + Style, Fashion

Clutch Your Pearls! Stunning, Sexy Resurfaced Pics of Sasha Obama Go Viral

Usually one to stay out of the spotlight, one of our favorite former First Daughters is driving the internet crazy without even trying.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 24, 2025
Entertainment, It’s Lit

Black Books That Were Snubbed and Made ‘The New York Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

Just 25 years into the 21st century, the folks at The New York Times Book Review are recognizing some of their favorite titles.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 12, 2025
Education, HBCUs, News

Aside from Southern University, Other Prestigious HBCU Marching Bands You Should Be Checking Out

With Southern University’s marching band putting on a great performance during the Super Bowl pregame show, we highlight these talented other HBCU bands.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

February 10, 2025
Entertainment, Hot Tea

Lip Reader Spills on What Beyoncé Told Blue Ivy, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z at the Grammys, Red Carpet Convo Between Kanye West, Bianca Censori Should Have Everyone Concerned, What Did Barack Obama Tell George W. Bush at the Inauguration, Angel Reese, SZA, and Other Juicy Lip Readings, Donald Trump Allegedly Said This to Barack Obama, and Even More Professional Celeb Lip Readings

Ever wonder what your favorite celebrity is whispering about? Well, The Root has you covered with all the tea!

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

February 10, 2025
Culture, History

Who’s This White Lady Who Joined a Famous Black Sorority? Her Badass Story Will Inspire You!

Joan Mulholland wasn’t just trying to wear paraphernalia. She was about the movement.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

February 9, 2025
Politics

Bakari Sellers: Why ‘Superman’ Isn’t Coming to Save Black Folks From Trump

In an exclusive interview with The Root, the author and political pundit broke down what to do instead of looking for a political savior.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

February 6, 2025
Opinion, The Callout

Where Is Obama When We Need Him??

Can we blame America’s first Black president for not saying too much right now?

By

Dustin J. Seibert

Published

February 6, 2025