The Fort Worth Police Department and its police chief, Ed Kraus, have a lot of explaining to do as it pertains to…
I do not want to die. I do not want my son to die. Or my daughter. Or my nieces or nephews. Or anyone. In fact, I’m…
White people are smart.
The Dallas Police Department just came up with a story so farfetched, I am going to stop roasting both Empire and Pow…
Today’s mailbag consists of people who called us out about our egregious errors. The writers at The Root often use…
The conversation about Brandt Jean’s hug of convicted murderer Amber Guyger has mostly cannibalized both the news of…
It was described as “stunning,” “rare,” and “inspirational”: Brandt Jean, the younger brother of Botham Jean, killed…
Donald Trump ratcheted up his veiled threats of a looming civil war on Tuesday night, tweeting that an upcoming…
Today’s mailbag is all about white allies.
It was the last year of the old millennium and the children of Destiny were pleading with the world to say their…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used to be my fourth favorite Canadian, behind Keanu Reeves, Celine Dion, and…
By
Each and every Friday, The Root sorts through the emails, tweets, direct messages and comments we received that week…
Hey Buddy! Long-time, no see! How have you been?
If you need an example of the level of danger Pittsburgh’s black population faces for just living in the city, drive…
I researched the poverty and housing crisis that enveloped the city.
I’ve known about the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference for years, but I have…
When I sort through the emails, tweets, direct messages and comments for the mailbag every Friday, I am always…
The Root’s Senior Writer Michael Harriot will be documenting his first time attending the Congressional Black…