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Maggots in Food at the DNC? The Best And Blackest Moments From The DNC, Raphael Warnock Brings The House Down In Chicago, Black America Share Thoughts On Obamas’ DNC Speeches, Trump Attacks Black Sororities And More

The Root rounds up the most important political stories of the week.

By

The Root Staff

Published

August 24, 2024
Politics

This 12-Year-Old Black Boy Went Viral For Spanking Trump Followers in Debates

Knowa De Baraso stole the hearts of Black Twitter at this year's Democratic National Convention.

By

Alyse Martin

Published

August 23, 2024
Politics, Politics

Trump Responds to Kamala Harris’ DNC Speech With Strange, Unending Rants

The former president threw a tantrum while Harris made history.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

August 23, 2024
Politics, Politics

Get It Right, Y’all: Kerry Washington, Kamala Harris’ Grandnieces Give a Lesson on How to Say Her Name

"Confusion is understandable. Disrespect is not," said actress Kerry Washington.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

August 23, 2024
Politics, Politics

Black DNC Attendees React to VP Kamala Harris’ Historic Speech

The Root was on the ground to speak with audience members about Harris' remarks.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

August 23, 2024
Politics, Politics

The Best Speeches From The DNC So Far

The Root recounts the most memorable and powerful addresses from the Chicago event.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

August 22, 2024
Beauty + Style, Fashion

Our Favorite Kamala Harris Looks Through the Years

As we await her speech to the 2024 Democratic National Convention, we give a nod to her classic style

By

Angela Johnson

Published

August 22, 2024
Politics, Politics

The DNC’s Coldest Clapbacks Targeted at Trump

Finally, Democrats are giving Donald Trump a taste of his own medicine on the DNC stage

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

August 22, 2024
Criminal Justice, News

NYC Park Worker Does The Unthinkable to a Migrant. Here’s What He Had to Say About It Afterwards

A group of Venezuelan migrants felt the wrath of a city employee who arrived to clean the park.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

August 22, 2024
Politics, Politics

Black America Reacts To Oprah’s Fiery, Surprise DNC Speech

The Root was present when the media mogul made her surprise appearance at the Chicago event.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

August 22, 2024