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Culture, Culture

Black Folks Are Asking Is It Time To Leave Black Twitter For Real Now That Elon Musk, Trump Are Working Together

Trump announced that Musk would co-lead the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

November 13, 2024
Entertainment, Hot Tea

Al Roker Unknowingly Just Gave The Best Advice For Anyone On Ozempic Or Other Weight Loss Drugs

Uncle Al, who's been very open about his weight loss journey, said food is "unlike any other addiction."

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

November 11, 2024
Politics

The Disturbing, Fascinating Story Behind Donald Trump’s Historic Rise

From reality TV to the White House... and to felonies and back to the White House, this is Donald Trump.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

November 4, 2024
Politics

Did Elon Musk Trick Black Workers to Door Knock For Donald Trump?

Door knockers for America PAC claim they were threatened into being a part of Musk’s get-out-the-vote effort.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

November 1, 2024
Culture

The Internet Responds To Steven Tyler’s Supposed Black Heritage, Inside NBA’s Jimmy Butler’s Cali Mansion, Kerry Washington Backs X Alternative, Black Folks Respond To Problematic Ketchup Ad And More

The Root's most talked about culture stories from the week.

By

The Root Staff

Published

October 11, 2024
Opinion, Some Thoughts

With Elon Musk and Trump Joined at The Hip, Is it Time For Black Folks To Bounce From Twitter?

It’s unclear if Black Twitter can even survive, or if it will morph into another animal. But maybe it’s time for an evolution in this space for us anyway.

By

Madison J. Gray

Published

October 8, 2024
Culture, Culture

Kerry Washington Throws Her Support Behind Black-Owned Alternative to MAGA Elon Musk’s Twitter/X

Washington is just one celeb putting her star power behind a Black-owned alternative to the popular social media platform

By

Angela Johnson

Published

October 7, 2024
Politics, Politics

All The Times Donald Trump Spiraled During His 2024 Presidential Campaign

Following a second assassination attempt, many on the Internet wonder will Trump's behavior only get worse

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

September 16, 2024
Entertainment, Social Media

Azealia Banks Comes For Kanye West With Domestic Violence Accusations

Banks has never been shy to speak her mind towards any celeb and has done so with Ye over the last few years.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

September 13, 2024
Politics, Politics

What JD Vance Said About Haitian Immigrants and Park Ducks Will Infuriate You

Springfield Police Division debunked Vance's assertion, which he got from Twitter/X.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

September 10, 2024