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Jasmine Crockett Is the Latest in a Line of Truth-Telling Black Congresswomen

From the Texas rep to Shirley Chisholm, Black women have played an integral role in U.S. government.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

September 27, 2024
Politics

WATCH: Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Pops Off At Republicans At Oversight Committee Hearing

Crockett slammed former President Donald Trump and the authors of Project 2025.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

September 23, 2024
Politics

Maggots in Food at the DNC? The Best And Blackest Moments From The DNC, Raphael Warnock Brings The House Down In Chicago, Black America Share Thoughts On Obamas’ DNC Speeches, Trump Attacks Black Sororities And More

The Root rounds up the most important political stories of the week.

By

The Root Staff

Published

August 24, 2024
Politics

All The Black Celebs Spotted at The Democratic National Convention

Kerry Washington’s ‘Scandal’ bit, Lil Jon’s turnt up performance, Spike Lee just happy to be there – it was a time.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

August 23, 2024
Politics, Politics

The Best Speeches From The DNC So Far

The Root recounts the most memorable and powerful addresses from the Chicago event.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

August 22, 2024
Politics, Politics

The DNC’s Coldest Clapbacks Targeted at Trump

Finally, Democrats are giving Donald Trump a taste of his own medicine on the DNC stage

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

August 22, 2024
Politics, Politics

5 Reasons Why Sen. Raphael Warnock Brought the House Down With His DNC Speech

Georgia’s first Black Senator took the crowd at Chicago’s United Center to church during a night of powerful convention speakers

By

Angela Johnson

Published

August 20, 2024
Politics, Politics

The Best And Blackest Moments From The Democratic National Convention

From Kamala Harris’ surprise appearance to honoring Jesse Jackson, the DNC had a celebratory start..

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

August 20, 2024
Politics, Politics

How Atlanta Fell in Love with Kamala Harris

With an opening performance from Megan Thee Stallion, the event was set to be one for the books.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

July 31, 2024
Politics, Politics

With Biden Dropping Out of the Presidential Race and Endorsing Kamala Harris, Which One of These People Could Be Her Running Mate?

If Democrats are looking at Kamala Harris to replace Biden for president, she’ll need a running mate. Here are our picks.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

July 15, 2024