Politics
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Here’s What Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff Really Think of Their ‘SNL’ Impressions
The vice president finally weighed in on Maya Rudolph’s ‘spot on’ impression of her.
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Jay Pharoah Shares President Obama’s Feedback on His Impression
The SNL alum talks to The Root about his new YouTube special "Jared" and serenades us with his favorite Michael Jackson song.
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Thousands of Student Loans Were To Be Forgiven— And Then This Happened
U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp granted an injunction blocking any extensive cancellation.
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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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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.