A collection of the Root's best Black political news
The President will join the families of the 3 U.S. Army soldiers to receive their bodies.
As we enter BHM and look back at the leaders of the civil rights movement in the Nat Geo series "Genius," here's a…
Grammy winner Andra Day will perform “Lift Every Voice And Sing” at the big game Feb. 11
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The President reached out to the families to ask if they desired his presence.
A coalition of 1,000 Black pastors warn President Biden that ignoring their calls for a cease-fire could cost him…
Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis will make your head spin in this week's news in politics.
Harris' Democratic message is crystal clear: Trump cannot have a second term.
In "Amateur Hour," Charlie Spiering has lots of disparaging things to say about our country's first Black female…
Police say the shooting is unrelated to Trump’s bar from the ballot but… is it really?
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Rev. Darien Jones believes there are similarities in Black oppression to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in the…
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Rev. Darien Jones recalls the moment at the Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, SC when protestors, calling for a…
Plus, more murder, mystery and mayhem this week in our Black news coverage.
"I’m concerned about her congressional staff & how often they are exposed to these nude photos in the workplace,"…
A protest over Gaza erupted while President Joe Biden spoke Mother Emanuel AME Church — the site of a white…
Willis’ new scandal was entirely avoidable and will serve as a teachable moment for prominent Black people.
Gay was pushed out over plagiarism, but why didn't plagiarism tank the careers of these famous white writers,…
It took 80 years, but this holiday season was extra special for the Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth.'
The master troll has been in a class all his own for years, and 2023 was no different.
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New year, new opportunity for a fresh start. These things can take time off forever.
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