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Culture, Media

Is Parler, Kanye’s Next Business Venture, Even Worth Anything?

Just how valuable is a social platform doxxing its own VIPs to a billionaire who already has the world’s attention?

By

Keith Reed

Published

October 19, 2022
Entertainment, Social Media

Magic Johnson Speaks on Horrible Social Media Rumor About Blood Donation

The internet strikes again with fake news about a revered celeb

By

Keith Reed

Published

August 24, 2022
Politics

Study Finds Hateful Tweets Directed at Kamala Harris Often Go Unchecked

A non-partisan group found that hateful tweets targeted towards the Vice President are on “another level.”

By

Angela Johnson

Published

June 10, 2022
Opinion, Opinion

Republicans Are the “Free Speech” Party Until It’s Time To Talk About American History

Why are Republican legislators regulating books in libraries, racial discussions in schools, and “divisive concepts” if speech is free?

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

April 29, 2022
News

Nigeria (Finally) Lifts its Twitter Ban

After seven months, Nigeria has lifted its ban on Twitter, allowing citizens to access to social media hub again.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

January 13, 2022
Culture, Travel

Is Black Twitter The New Green Book?

There’s evidence to posit that the social media platform is providing a much-needed service

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

November 27, 2021
News, Race Matters

Alaska Assistant Attorney General Outed as User of Bigoted White Extremist Twitter Account: Report

Some public officials just can’t live without an outlet for their bigoted views. Even if they have to do it anonymously, they must tweet their hatred away.

By

Zack Linly

Published

July 21, 2021
Politics

The Beef Between Lauren Boebert and AOC, Explained

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have been arguing on Twitter. Here is how it all began and how AOC won.

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

July 12, 2021
Politics

‘Uncle Tim’ Hashtag Blocked on Twitter After Sen. Token Tim Scott Gave His Rebuttal to Biden’s Address to Congress

Here at The Root, we don’t do house negro shame. Sure, there are plenty of Black people who sit comfortably at the feet of white men waiting all day for a pat on the head and “good boy,” but we don’t call people out on it. OK, maybe we do but that was mostly Omarosa…

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

April 29, 2021
Entertainment, Social Media

Wake Me Up When Ted Cruz and 'We Don't Use Washcloths' Twitter Are Done Trying to Cancel LeBron James

I’m not particularly fond of social media. How many goddamn selfies can you narcissists take? However, I’m acutely aware that a strong following can be leveraged into lucrative branding opportunities. It’s also a fantastic way to connect with your fans and audience on a deeper level or amplify important news and information. LeBron James has…

By

Jay Connor

Published

April 22, 2021