PoliticsPoliticsTrump Responds to Stephen A. Smith Running for President, Candace Owens Speaks Out Against Trump, 15 Unbelievable Things Since Trump Took Office, Trump Replaces Obama's Portrait in White House, Indiana’s MAGA Lt. Governor Defends Slavery Norm, Cory Booker and Hakeem Jeffries Take on Trump, Should Black People Sit Out Protesting and More Political News From the WeekIt's hard to keep up with all the political drama, so here's everything you might've missed this week.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedMay 3, 2025
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NewsNews25 Unbelievable Moments From the First Quarter of 2025California started burning and TikTok was banned then revived, but that was just the beginning.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedApril 8, 2025
OpinionOpinionBlack Leaders Are Finally Speaking Out Against Trump, But Here's What Took So Damn LongThey may be late as can be, but better late than never, we guess.ByLawrence WarePublishedApril 7, 2025
NewsNewsMan Wanting to Cremate Dog Got Horrible Surprise, Cory Booker's Staffer Busted at the Capitol, Man Released From Prison Allegedly Kills Mother and 15-Year-Old Brother, California Woman Sees 'Blatant Racism' Printed on Test Results and Other News StoriesA collection of our best posts of the week in news.PublishedApril 5, 2025
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PoliticsPoliticsStephen A. Smith Provides Surprising Response To Claims He Loves and Promotes MAGAA columnist for MSNBC called the ESPN commentator a “megaphone for MAGA propaganda.”ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedApril 1, 2025
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PoliticsPoliticsPoliticsPoliticsWith Biden Dropping Out of the Presidential Race and Endorsing Kamala Harris, Which One of These People Could Be Her Running Mate?If Democrats are looking at Kamala Harris to replace Biden for president, she'll need a running mate. Here are our…ByPhenix S HalleyUpdatedJuly 21, 2024
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EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicCardi B Confirms She's Cousins With This Famous RapperThe Grammy winner found out she’s related to this hip-hop star when they worked together.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMarch 15, 2024
CultureBlack History MonthCultureBlack History MonthReparations 101: Everything You Need To Know About The Fight For ReparationsThe Root's ultimate guide to the centuries-long fight for reparations.ByJessica WashingtonPublishedFebruary 17, 2024
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