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Politics, Politics

Trump Came For Black Voters in Philadelphia, But They Didn’t Let Him Get Away With It

The event is scheduled to take place Saturday night.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

June 23, 2024
Politics

Trump Put Foot in Mouth At Detroit Church, White Man Who Threatened Maxine Waters Got Served, Republican Karen Tells Black People Where to Go, Super Mayor’s Mess and More

A collection of our best Political posts of the week in politics

By

The Root Staff

Published

June 21, 2024
Politics, Politics

Is Concern Overblown About Black Voters Not Turning Out For Biden? Experts Weigh In

If polls are correct, Black voters’ lukewarmness for Biden could doom his chances for re-election.

By

Nigel Roberts

Published

June 20, 2024
News, Race Matters

It’s Been 103 Years Since the Tulsa Massacre, And Here’s Why Black Folks Still Don’t Know The Horrific Story

Oklahoma’s highest court denied reparations to the last survivors of the deadliest race massacre in American history, but that can’t be the end of the story.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

June 19, 2024
Politics, Politics

A Disaster! Trump Went To A Detroit Church To Get Black Votes, But All He Did Was Put His Foot In Mouth

Trump's appearance at a Black church in the city over the weekend was a disaster.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

June 17, 2024
Opinion

Trump Says He Can’t Be Racist Because He Has ‘So Many Black Friends.’ Here Are Those Friends

This isn't the first time the former president has said ridiculously offensive things about us.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

June 17, 2024
Black Excellence, Culture

EXCLUSIVE: 15 Black Dads In The Biden-Harris Administration Share Thoughts On Fatherhood

The Root highlights 15 dads whose thoughts on fatherhood exemplify Black paternal love.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

June 16, 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
Opinion, Some Thoughts

Even With Trump Convicted, His ‘Mini-Trumps’ Still Make Him Dangerous to Black People

The former president has allies in high places who share his dark vision for America.

By

Nigel Roberts

Published

May 30, 2024
Politics

Can This Black Man Put Donald Trump Back Into Office?

Some critics say Rep. Byron Donalds is a prop for Trump to win Black votes. What we know is that he’s willing to embarrass himself to get the VP job.

By

Nigel Roberts

Published

May 28, 2024