Kamala Harris
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![Finally, There’s A Speaker of the House. But Here’s Who We Would’ve Nominated to Fill the Void [UPDATED]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/14143330/dbe62a15edf812a34a8fb045fb3f4e7c-300x200.jpg)
Finally, There’s A Speaker of the House. But Here’s Who We Would’ve Nominated to Fill the Void [UPDATED]
The Speaker doesn’t have to be a member of Congress (like, who knew?) So we decided to nominate a few of our own: Beyoncé, Common, Al Sharpton and more.
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Texas’ Trifling Gov. Was Wrong to do that to Kamala and Those Immigrants
Gov. Greg Abbott won re-election last month. To celebrate, he did a most un-Christ-like thing to 130 people on Christmas Eve
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Al B. Sure Details Health Scare That Led to 2-Month Coma
“They considered sending me to hospice,” the singer said. He also explained how he’s dealing with the multiple medical issues that led to his months-long coma.
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President Biden Signs Respect For Marriage Act Protecting Gay And Interracial Marriage Rights
“This law and the love it defends strike a blow against hate in all its forms,” he stated at the ceremony.
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The Root Honored Black Excellence at The Apollo
The Root 100 Gala was a star-studded event celebrating the best of our culture.
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![Will Raphael Warnock’s Victory Draw Black Voters to the Polls In 2024 Presidential Election? [Updated]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/29131009/69364e82cdbd5055f5eb21af0d810aff-300x200.jpg)
Will Raphael Warnock’s Victory Draw Black Voters to the Polls In 2024 Presidential Election? [Updated]
The Senator’s win could motivate African Americans to go to the polls in 2024.
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Vice President Kamala Harris Will Swear-In New L.A. Mayor Karen Bass
In a moment bursting with historical significance, the VP will be swearing in Karen Bass, the first Black woman elected as Mayor of Los Angeles.
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LAST CHANCE: Get a 10% Discount on The Root 100 Event Tickets
You’re invited to this one-night-only, star-studded celebration at NYC’s Apollo Theater