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The Best Moments From The White House Juneteenth Celebration

The star-studded event was about unity, progress and Blackness.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

June 11, 2024
Politics, Politics

With Biden Signing TikTok Ban, Will We Lose Our Viral Black Videos Forever?

President Joe Biden just signed a law that will ban TikTok in the United States unless it is sold to another owner.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

April 24, 2024
News, Opinion

Rep. Barbara Lee On What She Admires About AOC & ‘The Squad’ & Other Progressives In Power

Rep. Lee, who will retire at the end of her term, spoke to us about the changes in the political landscape within the Congress since she started.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

April 20, 2024
News

Cassie Reportedly Cooperating with Authorities in Diddy Investigation, Candace Owens and Megyn Kelly Cozying Up with Black People and More News

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

By

The Root Staff

Published

April 7, 2024
News, Opinion

Rep. Barbara Lee On Meeting Herself In Netflix’s ‘Shirley,’ Shirley Chisholm’s Influence On Her Political Career

The California congresswoman shares her evolution from a young mother working with the Black Panther Party to a lauded stateswoman.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

April 3, 2024
News

Heartbreaking News: A Detroit Teacher Gets Fired, A Virginia Woman Is Tragically Found, A Stray Bullet Hits A 6-Year-Old, And a Man Faces Life in Prison

All the breaking news around the world you might have missed this week.

By

The Root Staff

Published

March 30, 2024
News, Opinion

Rep. Barbara Lee Doubles Down On Opposing Military Budget: Black People Need ‘A Global Perspective’

The Congresswoman, who famously voted against a U.S. war in Afghanistan days after 9/11, continues to caution against unchecked military spending.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

March 27, 2024
News, Opinion

Rep. Barbara Lee: It’s Unfair To Ban TikTok & Defund UNRWA, A Holistic Approach Needed

The congresswoman challenges the selective punishment of the social media company and chimes in on Palestinian relief efforts in the ongoing Gaza war.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

March 27, 2024
Politics, Politics

Rep. Barbara Lee on How Shirley Chisholm Changed Her Life

The California Congresswoman shared details about her mentor and friend, Shirley Chisholm, the first Black Congresswoman with The Root.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

March 22, 2024
Black History Month, Culture

Amazing HBCU Basketball Team Seeks Recognition That’s 65 Years Overdue

The Tigers of Tennessee A&I University were the first college team to win three consecutive championships.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 6, 2024