u.s. senate
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Hill Harper Speaks Out On $20 Million Offer To Drop out of Race
In an interview with The Root, Michigan Senate candidate Hill Harper explains why money in politics is an existential threat to our democracy.
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Kamala Harris Swears In, Laphonza Butler, 3rd Black Woman To Serve In The U.S. Senate
In a historic moment, VP Kamala Harris swore in Senator Laphonza Butler on Tuesday. Here’s everything you need to know.
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The Brotha You Need to Know in the White House
The Root sent a writer to talk with Stephen Benjamin, the former Columbia, SC mayor and a current Senior Adviser to President Biden
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Rep. Barbara Lee Calls California Gov. Newsom Out For Caretaker Comment
California Governor Gavin Newsom is in hot water after comments that he would only appoint a Black woman as a caretaker for Senator Feinstein’s seat.
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After Kamala Bowed Out, Gavin Newsom Steps Into DeSantis Debate
But we have some thoughts on how the Cali governor treats Black women in his circle.
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Hill Harper Announces Michigan Senate Run, Challenges Frontrunner U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin
Harper, 57, says the Senate needs a “richness” of diversity.
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Tim Scott Is Running For President, But Will Black People Vote For Him?
Republican Senator Tim Scott officially launched his Presidential campaign. But can a Black Republican win?
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Yawn. Republican Sen. Tim Scott Has Unfortunately Made Major Move Toward 2024 Presidential Bid
The only Black Republican currently in the U.S. Senate is plotting a run for the White House.
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Representative Barbara Lee Announces Her Senate Run [UPDATED]
Representative Barbara Lee plans to launch her Campaign for California Senator Diane Feinstein’s seat to become the only Black woman currently in the Senate.