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Culture, Culture

Lip Reader’s Interpretation of Barack Obama’s Exchange With George W. Bush Confirms What We’re All Thinking

A now-viral clip from deaf lip reader Jackie G has the internet cracking up.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

January 21, 2025
Politics

Black America Reacts to Trump Pardoning All Jan. 6 Insurrectionists

Just hours after being sworn into office, the president fulfilled one of his most controversial campaign promises.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

January 21, 2025
Culture

Black Professor Defines ‘Oligarchy’ And What Makes It Dangerous to America

Biden set the Internet on fire When he mentioned “Oligarchy.” This is what it means and how, if America becomes one, it will impact Black Folks

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

January 21, 2025
Politics, Politics

Mixed Reaction to Elon Musk’s Shocking Salute at Trump’s Presidential Inauguration

The Tesla CEO’s questionable hand gesture sparked conversation across social media.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

January 21, 2025
Very Smart Brothas

Using MLK’s Words, Former WH Speech Writer Says Trump Has Become A Puppeteer in the Worst Way

Trained to believe whatever Trump said, MAGA accepted his Big Lie and the many lies he told on the 2024 campaign trail.

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

January 20, 2025
Politics, Politics

The Most Memorable Moments From Barack Obama’s 2009 Historic Inauguration

With Trump experiencing his second inauguration, we decided to look back at the inauguration of the only Black person in America to become U.S. president.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 19, 2025
Very Smart Brothas

Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris Prove That Black Women Aren’t Here For the Shenanigans in 2025

Both women have made a clear statement without saying a word.

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

January 18, 2025
Opinion, Opinion

It’s Time for Dems to Finally ‘Go Low’ Against Mean MAGA Republicans. Here’s How

After 2024, it’s clear that nice guys lose the election but does that mean it’s time to get smarter, not uglier?

By

Madison J. Gray

Published

January 18, 2025
Politics

Kamala Refuses To Be Fake With JD Vance, Nancy Mace Spars With Jasmine Crockett At House Meeting, Michelle Obama’s Reason For Not Attending Trump Inauguration, The Scary Things Trump Vowed To Do On ‘Day 1’ And More

The Root’s most powerful political articles from the week.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 18, 2025
Opinion, Opinion

Black Folks Are Furious That Snoop Dogg is Performing at a Pre-Inauguration Event, But They Shouldn’t Be Surprised

We hope that the check he gets is worth the price of his soul.

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

January 17, 2025