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Brittney Griner’s Current Whereabouts Unknown After Transfer to Russian Penal Colony

Neither her lawyers nor U.S. officials have any idea where the WNBA star is or where she’s being sent.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

November 9, 2022
Midterm Elections 2022, Politics

Black Women Suffered Some Disappointing Defeats, But There’s Still Reasons to Celebrate

Black women weren't able to defeat entrenched Republican candidates last night, but Black female candidates still managed to pull-off some political firsts.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 9, 2022
Midterm Elections 2022, Politics

Midterms Aside, Here’s What Black Youth Are Concerned About

Regardless of who wins the 2022 midterm elections, Black voters and organizers are thinking about politics differently than their predecessors.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

November 9, 2022
Midterm Elections 2022, Politics

Midterm Election Watch 2022

After the polls close, check in with The Root to learn the latest updates on the races we're watching closely.

By

The Root Staff

Published

November 8, 2022
Midterm Elections 2022, Politics

Will Black Voters Be Blamed If Democrats Don’t Win The Midterms?

Black voters have been a bedrock of the Democratic party for decades, but some experts worry if Democrats don't win, Black voters will be held responsible.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 8, 2022
Midterm Elections 2022, Politics

Remember the Big Lie? Get Ready for the Republican Big Denial

As the midterm elections come in across the country, Republican candidates get ready to deny election results outright.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

November 8, 2022
Politics, The National Interest

NAACP Files Lawsuit Over Pennsylvania’s Mail-In Ballot Count Mess

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court previously ruled that undated ballots could not be counted, which would decide a close Senate race.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

November 7, 2022
Politics

Abortion is on the Ballot in Georgia, and Black Voters Have Taken Notice

Georgians will head to the polls, and for many Black voters, the issue of abortion is crucial.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 7, 2022
Politics

Former Student of Ron Desantis Claims He Was Hostile Towards Her Because She was Black

The former Darlington School student claims the now Florida governor also taught inaccurate views about the Civil War.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

November 7, 2022
Cheat Sheet, News

Cheat Sheet: What is Gerrymandering?

As voters head to the polls, not enough attention is being given to the redrawing of voter districts nationwide.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

November 7, 2022