Nov 20
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We survived Gucci Mane Verzuz Jeezy, y’all. In fact, it looks like there were no actual casualties...other than our…
Nov 13
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Well, get ready for yet another temper tantrum from y’all’s bitch-ass president, as it’s been projected that…
Nov 6
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Prior to the presidential election, NBA players were extremely vocal in stressing the importance of American…
Nov 6
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Superheroes like Stacey Abrams are receiving their due for the incredible work they’ve done to register voters and…
Nov 6
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There are many who will scramble to take credit—or to diminish—the surge of Democratic votes that flipped Wisconsin…
Nov 6
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Oct 21
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Stacey Abrams
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When we vote, it may seem like we are voting for a candidate, but that is not entirely accurate.
Oct 1
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It’s been a few months since the world lost one of its greatest, Rep. John Lewis, and of course, his grand legacy…
Sep 18
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The diversity and political potency of Black voters is no secret, especially during a presidential election many…
Aug 14
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Black women are well known as the backbone of our democracy—and, as of this week, a Black (and Asian) woman could…
Aug 10
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‘Tis the season for a summit! As you hopefully know by now, this week marks the second week of The Root’s monthlong…
Aug 6
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The Root Institute
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Want to keep track of all the folks participating in The Root Institute virtual conference this year? Here’s a handy…
Aug 4
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The right to vote is one that has been fought over, died over and challenged again and again, as it was expanded to…
Aug 4
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It’s happening! A gathering of the minds—from politics featuring Stacey Abrams and Ayanna Pressley to entertainment…
Jul 31
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Jul 22
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The Root Staff
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Black people make things happen.
Jul 20
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The tragic passing of John Lewis last Friday has left a massive hole in the U.S House of Representatives. Lewis was…
Jun 23
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“I am here to stand with you in what feels like an all-too-familiar moment. Having a father killed when I was only 5…
Jun 5
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When it feels like we’re trapped in an endless loop of police killings and the fights to dismantle the system that…
May 28
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia has had to drastically alter the way they carry out their elections.…