Politics
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Who’s the Next U.S. President? New Poll Ranks Democratic Contenders
From Buttigieg to Harris, a new poll trending across social media reveals how voters are sizing up the top Democratic hopefuls for the 2028 presidential race.
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How Trump is Unsubtly Re-Segregating the Government in His Image
President Donald Trump’s moves since starting his second term not so subtly suggest that he’s trying to build his administration in an image that doesn’t include us.
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These Black Leaders Call for Trump’s Removal Amid US-Iran Ceasefire Backlash
Black political leaders are responding to Trump’s abrupt Iran ceasefire with sharp criticism and urgent calls for his removal, including invoking the 25th Amendment.
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Latino Man Threatens To Call Trump On Black Family For Being At Their Home
After a Latino man harassed a Black family for moving into the neighborhood, social media is pointing out that Black folks will always be the most targeted by White Supremacy.
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Candace Owens Trashes the MAGA-Friendly Kid Rock Super Bowl Halftime Show, and It’s Not Pretty
Candace Owens bashes the Turning Point USA show by calling it a scam and “corny capitalism.”
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Why Black Folks Need To Remain Alert To New Powers ICE Agents Have Been Granted
Pastor and leader of the digital faith community, The Faith Community, Kristian A. Smith, is laying out the reasons why Black folks need to pay attention to what ICE is doing.
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How Trolling on Elon Musk’s X Social Media Platform Is Harming Black Folks
Last week we told you that Elon Musk endorsed a White nationalist post on his platform X, but there are many more controversial posts that should concern you.
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The Smithsonian Faces White House Deadline TODAY— Here’s How Black History Could Be at Risk
The Smithsonian is facing a White House deadline today to prove its exhibits don’t contain “improper ideology,” with the National Museum of African American History and Culture caught in the crossfire.
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Navy SEALs Who Harassed Black Teammate With Racist ‘Slave’ and ‘Monkey’ Memes Finally ‘Disciplined’
A Black SEAL says he was harassed by teammates from 2021 to 2024 through racist texts and memes, leading the Navy to quietly hand out demotions, docked pay, and formal counseling.
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California’s ‘Unprecedented’ Prop 50 Vote Puts Spotlight on Black Voters
With Prop 50 on the ballot, Black Californians are poised to play a decisive role in the outcome. Follow The Root as we go beyond the headlines, digging deep into the most critical political campaigns of 2025 in this ongoing series. This is the fourth in the series.