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Threat To DEI & SCOTUS Ruling Against Affirmative Action Has More Consequences Than You Know | The 411

Randi Bryant joins The 411 to discuss how the Supreme Court's ruling affects diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in business, education, and civil rights.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

March 1, 2024
Politics, Politics

Wait Until You Hear How This Missouri GOP Candidate Explains His Connection to the KKK

Nothing to see hear just an 'honorary' KKK member running to be the governor of Missouri.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

March 1, 2024
Black History Month, Culture

Because of the Black Civil Rights Struggle, These Groups Saw Progress Too

African Americans weren’t the only group to benefit from the Civil Rights Movement

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 29, 2024
Politics, Politics

Donald Trump Thinks His ‘White President’ Comments Will Get Black People to Vote for Him, And There’s More

DNC National Press Secretary Sarafina Chitika released a statement about Trump's remarks.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

February 26, 2024
Politics, Politics

Nikki Haley Needed Black Voters To Save Her, But Her Comments About Race Did Not Help

The former South Carolina Governor needed to pick up Black voters to compete with Trump. But her comments on race didn't help her case.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

February 26, 2024
News

Trump Thinks He’s Slick: That Unhinged Speech Was Never Meant To Appeal to Black Folks

We know Trump's performance art is clearly designed for the white folks in Friday night’s audience, no matter what spin Repugs try to put on it.

By

kendra lee

Published

February 25, 2024
Crime, Criminal Justice

Former First Lady of This Black Country Indicted for Murder! And You Won’t Believe the Claims

A 122-page report released this week pokes serious holes in the former First Lady's testimony of the events that took place on the night of her husband's death.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 20, 2024
Politics

Explosive Moments at Fani Willis’ Testimony, Ayanna Pressley Promises Jobs, Racist Comments on the Campaign Trail and More Black Political News

The Root's collection of the best posts of the week in politics

By

The Root Staff

Published

February 17, 2024
Politics

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Ayanna Pressley Planning to Guarantee Jobs for Everyone, Here’s How …

Civil Rights Leaders like MLK called for 'guaranteed jobs.' Now, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley wants to make that a reality.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

February 15, 2024
Politics, Politics

EXCLUSIVE: New Biden-Harris HBCU Campaign Ad Says Republicans Are ‘White-Washing American History’

The Root exclusively obtained new digital advertisements focused on getting young Black voters at Historically Black colleges to the polls.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

February 13, 2024