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5 Things to Pay Attention to During Trump’s Third Week

From Black History Month to protests across the nation, the president's third week has everyone's eyes wide open.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

February 3, 2025
Politics, Politics

RFK Jr. Made These Shocking Claims About Black People And Vaccines…in 2025!

Kennedy was called out by a Black woman, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, about his remarks.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

February 3, 2025
Black History Month, Culture

Presidents Have Rarely Been Friends to Black Folks, But These Got Big Things Done For Us

Most of the 45 men who have served as president were e indifferent to the needs of Black folks or actively opposed to pursuing policies that were a help to us.

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

February 3, 2025
Very Smart Brothas

Crickets! Black Electeds Are Tone Deaf As Trump and MAGA Cue Up Anti-Black Violence

This is a dangerous moment. Will someone, for the love of God, grab the bullhorn and say so?

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

February 2, 2025
Black History Month, Culture

As Black Folks Are Under Assault, We Must Learn From Our Past During This Black History Month

In the years after slavery, many tried to destroy our bodies and spirit. Our people endured lynchings and false imprisonment.

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

February 1, 2025
Culture

15 TikTok Conspiracies About 2025 That Will Make Your Head Spin

Military-controlled weather? Baba Vanga's premonitions? Updated Doomsday clock? This is all just TOO much.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

February 1, 2025
News

Trump Blames DEI For DC Plane Crash, Detroit Rapper Dank Demoss Sues Lyft For Discrimination, Indianapolis Man Allegedly Shoots His Pregnant Wife, Florida Man Posts Memes About Trump Dying And More

The Root's most shocking news stories from the week.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 31, 2025
Politics

Lori Lightfoot’s Probe Into “Super Mayor” Tiffany Henyard, Why Trump’s Attempt To Overturn The 14th Amendment Should Scare Everyone, Steve Bannon Goes After Elon Musk, The Latest Update About Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze And More

Our most important political stories from the week.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 31, 2025
Opinion, Opinion

Elon Musk Backing Trump’s Anti-DEI Stance In Wake of Deadly D.C. Crash Is Not Just Wrong, It’s Dangerous

OPINION: As the president blames the wrong thing for the deaths of 67 people, the world richest man tries to pimp the situation.

By

Madison J. Gray

Published

January 31, 2025
Black Love, Culture

Y’all Got Michelle and Barack Obama All Wrong

With rumors circulating and Michelle missing major events, people are wondering about the Obama family.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

January 31, 2025