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Politics

14 Examples of Resistance White Folks Can Learn From Black People

Since Black folks appear to be sitting out of the movement against Trump's White House, here are some tips to provoke action.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

April 8, 2025
Culture

MAGA Reacts To Eagles Declining Trump’s White House Invite, Don Lemon Spills ‘Messy’ Tea On Married MAGA Men Trying To Court Him, Black Baby Wows The Internet After Winning Crawling Contest, Blackity-Black Things Only We Would Understand And More

The Root's most-read culture stories from the week.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

March 1, 2025
News

Rules of the Feb. 28 Economic Blackout Every Black Person Should Know

On Feb. 28, several organizations are encouraging a nationwide boycott against all major corporations.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

February 24, 2025
Entertainment, Entertainment

Aside From Kendrick Lamar, Other Celebs Who Used Their Platform To Inspire Action and Change

From Taraji P. Henson to Sidney Poitier, these influential figures have used their platform for causes bigger than themselves.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

February 16, 2025
Black History Month, Culture

13 Myths And Truths About The Civil Rights Movement

During Black History Month, it's important to separate fact from fiction.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

February 13, 2025
Politics

Civil Rights Lawyer On Whether Trump’s Blow to Equal Employment Opportunity Act Will Stick

The Root spoke with Bakari Sellers, attorney and son of civil rights legend, about the impact of Trump’s executive order.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

January 24, 2025
News, Race Matters

TX State Rep Says Asians Are Reaping the Benefits of The Black Struggle. Does He Have a Point?

Gene Wu told a reporter Asian Americans have the Civil Rights Movement to thank for their liberties.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

January 15, 2025
News, Obituary

Jimmy Carter’s Strange and Complicated Legacy With Black America

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Sunday in Plains, Georgia. He was 100.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

December 29, 2024
Black Excellence, Culture

20 Historic Moments When Black Folks Fought Back Proving We Have Greatest Will Power… Ever!

If it's one thing Black folks know how to do, it's flip the script and bounce back 10 times stronger!

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

November 8, 2024
Politics

15 Reasons VP Harris Is Spending Election Night at Howard University AKA ‘The Mecca’

To prepare for what might be the biggest political night at Howard U since Barack Obama’s 2008 election, here’s what you need to know about “The Mecca.”

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

November 3, 2024