Politics
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Illinois ‘Super Mayor’ Tiffany Henyard’s Drama, Rickey Smiley’s Advice For Undecided Voters, Black America Gets Annoyed With Walz’s ‘Minnesota Nice,’ Nevada GOP Congressman Calls CBC ‘Racist’ And More
A collection of The Root's most important political stories from the week.
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Old Photos of NY Congressman in Blackface Resurface Ahead of Election Against … a Black Man
The congressman darkened his skin while dressed as Michael Jackson in 2006, telling the New York Times that it was "the sincerest form of flattery."
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Amid the NYC Mayor Drama, Here are 11 Black City Leaders Who Got in BIG Trouble
Black politicians have been getting in federal trouble wayyy before Eric Adams got indicted.
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Did Obama Low-Key Take the First Steps Towards Reparations?
How The Department hopes to finally seek justice for Tulsa Massacre survivors with the help of an Obama law
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After Speaking With Kamala Harris, Rickey Smiley Has a Message for Undecided Voters
The comedian and radio show host told The Root he hopes voters will research the Vice President's policy positions and make an informed choice.
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Rickey Smiley Talks About His Exclusive Campaign Interview with VP Kamala Harris
"If you don't know her, you do know Donald Trump," the comedian and radio host told The Root.
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Kamala Harris May Be Leading Trump In The Polls, But Here’s Why Her Supporters Should Be Nervous
The polls are most likely to change between now and November.
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Was Nathan Wade Running From His Subpoena For Investigation into Fani Willis?
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is leading the investigation against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.