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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
Opinion

Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama Are Being Petty AF Toward JD Vance, Trump. And Here’s Why They Should Be

Like Black women everywhere, First Lady Michelle Obama , Jasmine Crockett and VP Kamala are not with the sh*ts or the disrespect

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

January 19, 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, 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
Culture

This MLK Jr.- Rosa Parks Flyer Used to Promote an Atlanta-Area Event is the Most Offensive Thing We’ve Ever Seen

A local entrepreneur posted the flyer on X, saying King's legacy needs to be protected.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 16, 2025
News, Race Matters

TX State Rep Says Asians Are Reaping the Benefits of The Black Struggle. Does He Have a Point?

Gene Wu told a reporter Asian Americans have the Civil Rights Movement to thank for their liberties.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

January 15, 2025
Politics, Politics

Rep. Nancy Mace Told Rep. Jasmine Crockett To ‘Take It Outside.’ This Is What Happened Next

The heated exchange happened on Tuesday at a House Oversight Committee hearing.

By

Candace McDuffie

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, Politics

Don Lemon Goes Off On Obama For Exchanging Pleasantries With Trump At Carter’s Funeral

The former CNN host did not mince words as he went off on this country's first Black president.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 13, 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