A collection of The Root's best political posts of the week
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but whether or not Black folks have seen enough…
The Republican dog and pony sideshow landed in Georgia, a swing state where Biden is vulnerable.
Take a look at American history and the times Black people were promised change, but it never came.
The "Empire" star has spent years trying to convince people that his "new math" is the correct math.
Everything you need to know about Black culture and politics that you might have missed this week.
The MSNBC personality held nothing back during the intense interview.
The anticipated protests against Biden's scheduled visit this weekend come as no surprise.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson once called the Civil Rights Movement a “communist plot to subvert capitalism."
Hasson Bacote argues that a racially biased jury jeopardized his shot at a fair trial.
Lt. Governor Mark Robinson said that not only are descendants of slaves not owed reparations, we need to pay. And…
Hear some historians tell it, several former presidents might’ve been hiding their race. It’s Presidents’ Day, so we…
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Coffee, jazz, makeup and more have an origin story that starts in Africa.
Grammy winner Andra Day will perform “Lift Every Voice And Sing” at the big game Feb. 11
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Actor David Oyelowo reveals which of the film’s famous producers helped him handle its controversial release.
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Congressman Ro Khanna joined The 411 to talk about the civil rights movement, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and…
The ex-Mexican Mafia member told investigators he purposefully attacked the ex-cop on Black Friday.
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NSC's John Kirby addressed issues of Palestinian rights in the Occupied Territories, Obama's critique of the…
The Army overturned the convictions of 110 Black soldiers accused in the Camp Logan race riot.
Atlanta's city council voted to establish a committee to study reparations.