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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
Opinion, Some Thoughts

Senatorial Candidate Cheri Beasley Has the Platform For a Healthier North Carolina

The candidate’s support of Medicaid expansion would help close some serious gaps.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

November 4, 2022
Legal, News

Dwyane Wade’s Daughter Zaya Granted Name and Gender Identity Change [UPDATE]

Her biological mother, Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, had opposed Zaya legally changing her name and gender at 15 years of age.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

November 3, 2022
Politics

Young Black Organizers Are Fired-Up, With Just Days Left Until the Midterms

The Root spoke with young Black organizers about their crucial role in the November election and what issues are driving them to the polls.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 2, 2022
Politics

This Supreme Court Case Could Spell the End of Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court is hearing a case on affirmative action, causing concerns that the court may put the final nail in the coffin for school integration efforts.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

October 31, 2022
Culture, LGBTQ

Voting While Black & Queer

Why it’s time for us to finally vote Black the future.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

October 25, 2022
Criminal Justice, Reproductive Justice

Biden Plans To Ask Next Congress For Law Guaranteeing Abortion Rights

But only if the Democrats can hold onto power in the midterms.

By

Keith Reed

Published

October 18, 2022
Entertainment, Music

Lizzo Responds: “I Am Not Making Music for White People…”

In her Vanity Fair interview, Lizzo said: “When Black people see a lot of white people in the audience, they think ‘well this isn’t for me, this is for them.'”

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

October 11, 2022
Criminal Justice, News, Reproductive Justice

Can You Imagine a Day Without the Work of Black Women? The “Day Without Us” Campaign Wants Us to Try

On Friday, Black women-led justice organizations are challenging everyone to ditch work and come together for a day of action focused on reproductive justice.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

September 29, 2022
Criminal Justice, News, Reproductive Justice

Lindsey Graham’s Proposed National Abortion Ban is a Warning Shot

Experts agree Graham’s bill isn’t likely to pass this year, but we still need to take the threat of a national abortion ban seriously.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

September 16, 2022