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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

Oh Lord, Republicans are Pushing for a Clarence Thomas Statue, But Here’s Why This Should Never Happen

Why are Republican lawmakers so obsessed with Clarence Thomas?

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

February 24, 2025
Entertainment, Entertainment

These Shocking Celeb Love Stories Will Have You Clutching Your Pearls

The real stories behind some of favorite Black couples have taken centerstage, thanks to a TikTok series called "Aisle Tell You What." Here are the best ones!

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

February 14, 2025
Very Smart Brothas

Do Black Men Want to be White? The Answer Might Surprise You

Although Black men do not have access to the privilege white folks do, it sure seems that many of us move through life as though we did.

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

January 24, 2025
Opinion, The Callout

By Performing at Trump’s Inauguration, Mississippi Valley State Will Fumble the Bag…And Everyone’s Respect

When we first heard the news, we thought the band was securing the bag. Nope.

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

January 3, 2025
Entertainment

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Just Debuted on Broadway, But America’s Reaction is Mixed

The ratings are in, and it turns out social media is not all impressed with Jackson's performance.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

December 17, 2024
Politics

Yet Another Clarence Thomas Controversy That Could Mean Big Trouble…But This One Has a Twist

Just go ahead and add this to the running list for the controversial U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

September 12, 2024
Politics

Ketanji Brown Jackson Speaks Out About Trump’s Immunity, Barack Obama’s Brother Does The Unthinkable, Karine Jean-Pierre Claps Back At Fox Reporter, And Clarence Thomas Still Ain’t Sh*t

The Root's most popular political stories from the week.

By

The Root Staff

Published

September 7, 2024
Politics, Politics

All The Times That Clarence Thomas Proved That He Really Ain’t Sh*t

After Ginni Thomas thanks conservative group for trying to block Supreme Court reform, The Root looks at Thomas' controversies.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

September 5, 2024
Very Smart Brothas

Why Biden Deserves a Place On the Black Mount Rushmore But These Other Presidents …Hell No

When it was about the business of Black Americans, Biden handled far more of it than Presidents like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, etc

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

August 20, 2024