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PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsThe Best Speeches From The DNC So FarThe Root recounts the most memorable and powerful addresses from the Chicago event.ByCandace McDuffieUpdatedAugust 24, 2024
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PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsThe DNC's Coldest Clapbacks Targeted at TrumpFinally, Democrats are giving Donald Trump a taste of his own medicine on the DNC stageByPhenix S HalleyPublishedAugust 22, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsBlack America Can't Stop Talking About Michelle and Barack's Epic DNC Speeches. Here's What We're SayingThe former President and First Lady had some scathing words for Donald Trump.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedAugust 21, 2024
CultureCultureSocial Media is Convinced Kamala Came For The Haters With Her Obama-Inspired Tan Suit at The DNCBarack Obama once wore a tan suit that the country couldn't stop talking about for weeks.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedAugust 20, 2024
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CultureCultureRaygun's Dismal Olympic 'Breaking' Performance, Remembering Florence Griffith-Joyner, The Most Beautiful Black Women Track Stars at 2024 Paris Olympics, Barack Obama's Summer Playlist And More Culture StoriesA roundup of the week's most popular culture stories.PublishedAugust 17, 2024
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PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsBlack Celebs We Expect Will Speak At The DNC 2024 In ChicagoSome folks, like President Biden and Barack Obama, are already scheduled to appear.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedAugust 14, 2024
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PoliticsPolitics17 of Donald Trump's Strong and Wrong Lies Vs. The Real FactsSince Trump support seems to believe his many untruths, let's set the record straight, shall we?ByKalyn WomackPublishedAugust 11, 2024
Very Smart BrothasVery Smart BrothasNABJ Veteran Explains What Trump Was Saying To Black Journalists Between The LinesWhy did Trump show up, knowing he wasn’t walking into MAGA heaven? This Prized Journalist has an answerByKenneth J. CooperPublishedAugust 1, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsNABJ Moderator “Sank in Her Seat” After Donald Trump Answered This QuestionThe former president and current Republican nominee insulted panelists and lied onstage.ByAlyse MartinPublishedAugust 1, 2024
PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsThe Most Insane Claims Made About Kamala Harris ... So FarTrump made the untrue claim that Harris isn't really Black to Black Journalists this week and his supporters will…ByCandace McDuffiePublishedAugust 1, 2024