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Politics, Politics

The House Voted to Censure Rep. Al Green and These 10 Democrats Helped Them Do It. Find Out Who

These Democrats helped censure Rep. Al Green in a head-scratching 224 to 198 vote.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

March 6, 2025
Politics

Rep. Al Green Explains What He Shouted at Trump And Why He Thinks It’s Worth Any Punishment

Green was physically removed from the chambers as republicans chanted “hey, hey, hey. Goodbye.”

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

March 5, 2025
Culture

Jay-Z’s Weed Brand Falls Apart, A List Of Tired Ozempic Myths, Black Celebrities Share Their Hidden Talents, Black Newborn Goes Viral For Facial Expressions And More

The Root’s most vital culture stories from the past week.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

December 7, 2024
Events, The Root Institute

Here’s How Medicaid Expansion Can Play a Role in Black Maternal Healthcare | The Root Institute 2023

Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA, CEO of CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, explains the role Medicaid can play in her blueprint for a healthier Black America.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

September 28, 2023
News

Read This: Here’s Why Millions Are Losing Health Care.

Nearly four million Americans have been kicked off of Medicaid since April, and things are only expected to get worse

By

Jessica Washington

Published

August 9, 2023
Culture, Health

Biden Administration Wants More Black People to Have Access to Health Insurance

The Root spoke exclusively with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra about their plan to engage more people of color in this year’s Marketplace Open Enrollment process

By

Angela Johnson

Published

November 11, 2022
Opinion, Some Thoughts

Senatorial Candidate Cheri Beasley Has the Platform For a Healthier North Carolina

The candidate’s support of Medicaid expansion would help close some serious gaps.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

November 4, 2022
Culture, Health

The Supreme Court Weighs A Massive Change to Medicaid

Oral arguments begin next Tuesday for a case that could potentially strip legal protections from the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 3, 2022
Culture, Health

It’s Open Enrollment Time, But What Does That Even Mean?

Deciding on benefits coverage can be tricky AF, so we’re breaking down what you need to know.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

November 1, 2022
Politics

Here’s How Biden’s Inflation Act Helps Black Americans With Diabetes

On Tuesday, Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, capping insulin prices for Americans with diabetes.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

August 17, 2022