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Fox News Is Tired of Trump’s Lies, Runs Disclaimer During the Former President’s CPAC Speech

During the Conservative Political Action Conference, aka Republican freaknik, Trump started lying, and Fox News had enough.

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

July 12, 2021
Opinion, Some Thoughts

What If White People Are Wrong?

The fight against CRT, police reform, voting and reparations is brought to you by the conservative ideology that gave us Reconstruction, Jim Crow and redlining.

By

Michael Harriot

Published

June 30, 2021
Culture, History

Dignity and Pride: The Relevant and Important Backstory of 'The Dap'

Handshakes between Black folks are often a symbol of cultural solidarity or cool. But ‘the dap,’ specifically, highlights a uniquely American story and history.

By

Jessica Moulite

Published

June 23, 2021
Legal, News

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Protecting Obamacare

This is the third time the law has come before the Supreme Court

By

Joe Jurado

Published

June 17, 2021
Politics

Don't Worry White People, Democracy Ain't Going Nowhere

There’s no reason to fear the loss of democracy, bipartisanship and American exceptionalism.

By

Michael Harriot

Published

June 10, 2021
Very Smart Brothas

A Cicada Got Into My House and Tried to Eat My Family

A cicada homie from the Brood X set invaded my home.

By

Panama Jackson

Published

June 8, 2021
Very Smart Brothas

I’m Here for ‘The Bando,’ a Trap-Experience Restaurant in Atlanta Where You Can Get ‘Crack Wings’ (Along With Various Other Food Items, of Course)

The Bando. I actually like this idea of a trap-aesthetic restaurant.

By

Panama Jackson

Published

June 4, 2021
Politics

Biden Plans to Address Racist Stuff by Saying Things at Tulsa Ceremony

When President Joe Biden speaks at Tuesday’s ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the terrorist attack known as the Tulsa Race Massacre (Because, calling it a “Black massacre” is too much), he will take the opportunity to address inequality, systemic racism and nonexistent racial justice. And that’s all. He won’t actually do anything. But, according…

By

Michael Harriot

Published

June 1, 2021
Clapback/Mailbag, Opinion

The Root's Clapback Mailbag: Reverse Clapbacks

Answering emails, tweets and DMs from pissed-off readers can take a huge toll on a person’s psyche, but what about me? Who’s there for me when I need a response? Who can I run to, to fill this empty space with laughter? Who can I run to, when I need love? Our readers, that’s who.…

By

Michael Harriot

Published

May 28, 2021
News, Opinion, Some Thoughts

My Washer Broke and I’ve Had to Outsource My Favorite Chore—Washing Clothes. I’ve Learned a Few Things

I always felt like if I at least had clean clothes, I could go anywhere and do anything.

By

Panama Jackson

Published

May 27, 2021