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The Most Memorable Moments From Barack Obama’s 2009 Historic Inauguration

With Trump experiencing his second inauguration, we decided to look back at the inauguration of the only Black person in America to become U.S. president.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 19, 2025
Very Smart Brothas

Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris Prove That Black Women Aren’t Here For the Shenanigans in 2025

Both women have made a clear statement without saying a word.

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

January 18, 2025
Opinion, Opinion

It’s Time for Dems to Finally ‘Go Low’ Against Mean MAGA Republicans. Here’s How

After 2024, it’s clear that nice guys lose the election but does that mean it’s time to get smarter, not uglier?

By

Madison J. Gray

Published

January 18, 2025
Politics

Kamala Refuses To Be Fake With JD Vance, Nancy Mace Spars With Jasmine Crockett At House Meeting, Michelle Obama’s Reason For Not Attending Trump Inauguration, The Scary Things Trump Vowed To Do On ‘Day 1’ And More

The Root's most powerful political articles from the week.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 18, 2025
Politics, Politics

Here’s All The Scary Things Donald Trump Vowed He’ll Do ‘Day One’ Of Presidency

President-elect Donald Trump says he will immediately pardon Jan. 6 rioters on numerous occasions despite their attack on the U.S. Capitol.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 17, 2025
Politics, Politics

Welp! Kamala, Like Michelle Obama, Refuses to Be Fake When it Comes to JD Vance’s Transition

Several Democratic and Republican sources shared news of a hangup in transition.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 16, 2025
Entertainment, Social Media

These Black American Billionaires Could Save TikTok

Michael Jordan, Rihanna, Jay-Z: Will any of these rich Black Americans save Tiktok before the ban?

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

January 15, 2025
Entertainment, Social Media

Meek Mill Says He’ll Buy TikTok, and Black Twitter Clowns Him Mercilessly Over It

The Philadelphia rapper’s proclamation did not go over well for many people on social media.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

January 15, 2025
Politics, Politics

How Biden’s Last-Ditch Effort to Eliminate Student Loan Debt Will Help Black Folks

Biden's latest initiative will alleviate debt for 150,000 borrowers.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 15, 2025
Politics

Lip Reader Decodes What Trump And Obama Discussed At President Carter’s Funeral, Internet Drags Husband Of GOP Senator Who Disrespected VP Harris, Trump Plans To Rename Gulf Of Mexico, Black America Reacts To Trump’s ‘Hush Money’ Case Sentencing And More

The Root's most politically charged stories from the week.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 11, 2025