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Politics, Politics

WATCH: Internet Drags Husband Of GOP Senator Who Seems Not To Want to Shake VP Harris’ Hand

His rudeness was quickly noticed–and clocked–on the internet.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 6, 2025
Culture

This Viral Image Shows How Tired Black Women Are Following the Election…But There’s Still a Divide

The image, created by Atlanta influencer Nikki Free, has had social media buzzing for a week.

By

ShanTorrian Underwood

Published

November 26, 2024
Politics

Red States Are Looking Up How To Change Their Votes, Princeton Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. Shares Real Reason Kamala Lost, People Wonder If Slavery Will Come Back Under Trump, The Scariest Parts Of 2025 And Other Stories

A collection of The Root’s most powerful political stories.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

November 16, 2024
Politics, Politics

Some Believe Biden Should Resign So Kamala Can Become President Before Trump. Here’s What That Could Impact

Social media has reacted to Jamal Simmons’ suggestion.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

November 12, 2024
News

Polls: Jewish Voters Overwhelming Stuck with Kamala Harris, But What about Muslims?

American Jews have a long history of supporting Black Americans as they pushed for an end to segregation and for equal opportunity.

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

November 12, 2024
Opinion, The Callout

OPINION: Trump Wiped the Floor With Kamala…And It’s All Biden’s Fault

The president didn’t make enough room, in enough time, for the vice president to secure her victory.

By

ShanTorrian Underwood

Published

November 10, 2024
Politics

Why Black Folks Should Be Scared Of Project 2025, The Reality Of An Election Recount, A Possible Pardon For Diddy By Trump, The Black Film That Influenced JD Vance And Other Stories

The most powerful political articles from the past seven days.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

November 8, 2024
Culture, Culture

‘Disgusted’ Baltimore Mayor’s Viral Comments On How the Country ‘Doesn’t Deserve Black Women’ Got Everyone Talking

“…they have carried this country and saved this country too many times and continue to be the most disrespected human beings on the planet,” the mayor said.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

November 8, 2024
Culture, Race Matters

Nikole Hannah-Jones: Black Folks and ‘People of Color’ are Not the Same…Just Look at the Election

For those wondering how so many Latino people could vote for Trump, the award-winning journalist just broke it down.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

November 8, 2024
Politics, Politics

Post-Election Memes That Capture Why Black Folks are Done After Nov. 5

In the wake of the 2024 election, Black people are using memes to share their sadness, frustration and anger online

By

Angela Johnson

Published

November 7, 2024