PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPost-Election Memes That Capture Why Black Folks are Done After Nov. 5In the wake of the 2024 election, Black people are using memes to share their sadness, frustration and anger onlineByAngela JohnsonPublishedNovember 7, 2024
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicBoosie Badazz Is Already Out Here Begging Donald Trump For a PardonThe controversial rapper wasted no time asking the president-elect for legal help.ByStephanie HollandPublishedNovember 7, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsKamala Finally Makes Concession Speech After Trump Win, But What Took Her So Long?Harris addressed the nation from Howard University on Wednesday.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 6, 2024
EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentBlack Celebs React to Trump's Return to the White HouseFrom LeBron James to Spike Lee to Cardi B—let’s take a look at what they’re saying.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 6, 2024
OpinionOpinionBlack Men Overall Voted For Kamala Harris, But Why Did White Women Betray Their Sisters...Again?About 98 percent of Black women voted for Hillary Clinton back in 2016, according to Pew Research Center.ByDerrick Z. JacksonPublishedNovember 6, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsBlack Experts Weigh in on Trump's Return to the White HouseWith half of the country in disbelief, The Root spoke to experts about what the hell happened and how to move forwardByPhenix S HalleyPublishedNovember 6, 2024
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicHip-Hop Has Historically Loved Trump, But Here's How Rappers Are Responding to His Victory50 Cent, Cardi B and Chuck D were some of the notable hip-hop figures to react to Tuesday night's election results.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedNovember 6, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPolitics5 Reasons Project 2025 Outlines The Scary Reality For Black Folks During Trump's Second TermThe Heritage Foundation's conservative agenda is as ominous as it seems.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 6, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsBlack Americans React to Trump's Win, Dreams of Going back to Slavery, Why We Should Be Afraid of Project 2025, Counselors Explain What We Can Do and More Stories to Help You Through ThisThe Root's roundup of the 2024 election aftermath and how Black community is copingByAngela JohnsonPublishedNovember 6, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsNow That Trump's Returning to The White House, Here's Another Reminder That Black Folks Should Be Terrified Of Project 2025The Heritage Foundation outlined a dangerous plan for Trump's second term.ByCandace McDuffieUpdatedNovember 6, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsHe's Baack! Black Americans React To Trump WinMore than 80 percent of Black Americans voted for VP Harris, which is why so many are feeling betrayed.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedNovember 6, 2024
CultureCultureCultureCultureFive Ways To Help Cope With Post-Election StressThe 2024 election cycle has been stressful AF, but it doesn't have to be. We've got your back.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedNovember 5, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsBlack Experts: What Will Happen Tomorrow If Either Candidate Loses?!Election day is here, but don't expect to get the full results by tonight.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedNovember 5, 2024
OpinionSome ThoughtsOpinionSome ThoughtsNow that Trump Has Won, Here Are Three Things Black Folks Can DoNo question...lots of us are crushed. But panic ain’t the flex.ByMadison J. GrayUpdatedNovember 6, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsFrom NYT To WSJ: What Experts Are Saying About Election Day WinPolitical analysts have stated that the race between Harris and Trump is unbelievably close.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 5, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsHip-Hop Figures Who Have Backed Donald Trump in Recent YearsArtists such as Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Kodak Black have been staunch supporters of the presidential candidate.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedNovember 5, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsThe Disturbing, Fascinating Story Behind Donald Trump's Historic RiseFrom reality TV to the White House... and to felonies and back to the White House, this is Donald Trump.ByPhenix S HalleyUpdatedNovember 9, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsBad Dreams of Returning to Slavery, Chat Group Prayers: A Trump Win Has Black Folks Shook. Experts Confirm!In the days leading up to Election Day 2024, Black social media and chat groups are proving that election anxiety is…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedNovember 4, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsGrowing List of Ex-Supporters Turning On Trump, Puerto Ricans Still Reacting To Trump's Racist Rally, Bad Bunny Goes After Republicans, Don Lemon's Best Election Interviews From Viral Series, NYT: Shocking Things Trump Will Do If Elected And MoreThe most powerful political stories from The Root.PublishedNovember 2, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsEXCLUSIVE: Kamala Harris' Campaign Hopes These Two Edgy Ads Will Connect With Black MenThe Harris-Walz campaign’s ad, “Unthinkable,” labels Trump as an “unhinged president.ByWilliam KetchumPublishedNovember 1, 2024