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Beauty + Style, Fashion

The First Lady of Style: Some Our Favorite Michelle Obama Looks

As we're still riding the high of her stunning speech to the Democratic National Convention, let's look back at some of Michelle Obama's looks we love

By

Angela Johnson

Published

August 21, 2024
Politics, Politics

Black America Can’t Stop Talking About Michelle and Barack’s Epic DNC Speeches. Here’s What We’re Saying

The former President and First Lady had some scathing words for Donald Trump.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

August 21, 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
Beauty + Style, Fashion

Bougie Vogue’s Anna Wintour Hosting Fundraiser for Kamala Harris … in the Hamptons

This is far from the first time that Wintour has brought together the worlds of fashion and politics for fundraising purposes.

By

Madeline Fitzgerald

Published

August 15, 2024
Culture

Montgomery Boat Brawlers One Year Later, Black Women Finds Racist Things In Airbnb, Gabby Douglas Speaks Out On Being Bullied, Team USA’s Swimming Team Goes Viral And More

Here are the Root's biggest culture stories of the week.

By

The Root Staff

Published

August 9, 2024
Culture, Culture

NFL Player is Dragged to Hell For Critique of Simone Biles, Even Michelle Obama Got Involved

“I’m still not over this beautiful moment of sisterhood and sportsmanship!" said the former First Lady

By

Angela Johnson

Published

August 7, 2024
Entertainment, Entertainment

These Black Celebs Look Unrecognizable In Throwback Yearbook Photos

Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson and Will Smith are among the stars whose yearbook photos have us feeling nostalgic.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

July 31, 2024
Culture

EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Obama Announces Her Next Book

The former First Lady just announced the release of a follow up to her bestselling book, "The Light We Carry."

By

Angela Johnson

Published

July 31, 2024
Opinion, The Callout

Why Is Trump Dodging Kamala Harris?

With space and opportunity in front of him, it seems like Trump would be eager to go full throttle, but for some reason that ain’t happening right now.

By

Madison J. Gray

Published

July 30, 2024
Politics, Politics

Is Donald Trump Afraid To Face Kamala Harris In A Presidential Debate? Sure Looks Like it

Only five months ago, Trump said he was ready to debate the Democratic nominee at “ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYPLACE,” but now he's singing a different tune.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

July 26, 2024