Civil Rights Leaders like MLK called for 'guaranteed jobs.' Now, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley wants to make that a…
The Root exclusively obtained new digital advertisements focused on getting young Black voters at Historically Black…
The Republican playbook during such a vital race is known for discriminatory comments.
From presidential candidates to congresspeople making wild allegations, everyone has a lot to say this week in…
Considering Thomas' connection to the former president, the U.S. Supreme Court has become a joke.
The man behind former President George W. Bush and the "War on Terror" is debunking this Michelle Obama conspiracy…
While promoting her new book about civil rights legends Medgar and Myrlie Evers, ‘The ReidOut’ host explained her…
The lone Republican challenger to Donald Trump is seeking protection in the wake of swatting incident.
The outspoken GOP congresswoman is calling for the first Somali Congresswoman to be censured over a mistranslated…
I bet it wasn't on your bingo card to discover that Marvin Gaye was in the Air Force.
Actress Ayo Edebiri asked the former South Carolina Governor if Slavery was a cause of the Civil War.
The former South Carolina Governor downplayed racism in Charleston Church shooting, said Texas seceding was cool by…
EXCLUSIVE: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison writes 'Today, Black voters in South Carolina will make history by making their…
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House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed DA Fani Willis over spending allegations.
As we enter BHM and look back at the leaders of the civil rights movement in the Nat Geo series "Genius," here's a…
The Missouri Congresswoman said the allegations were "frivolous" and spread by right-wing organizations.
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.