The Truth About Black Men Supporting Kamala Harris, Shocking Things Donald Trump's Allies Are Saying About Him, How Georgia Rappers May Hold The Key To The Election, Obama Raps Eminem At Kamala Rally And More
The Root's most polarizing political stories from the week.
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On Monday, “Breakfast Club” hosts Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy and Jess Hilarious sat down with Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump. It wasn’t long before they asked Lara about her father-in-law and his treatment of the exonerated Central Park Five. - Candace McDuffie Read More
Black men have been thrown in the middle of the debate on which voters like former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris more. Despite the current narrative that Harris is falling short with Black male voters, the polls show something different. - Kalyn Womack Read More
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During his time in the NFL, Antonio Brown became better known for his controversies — including a troubling history of alleged mistreatment toward women — than his talents as a wide receiver. Unsurprising, perhaps, that his latest bit of controversy involves stumping for former President Donald Trump. - Stephanie Holland Read More
As America inches closer to Election Day, Donald Trump’s shot of becoming president for a second time remains a very real possibility. Even though he has a tremendous amount of supporters, The New York Times has reported that some of his most notable allies, family members and staunch conservatives have spoken out against Trump. Here’s a list of the most surprising things they’ve said. - Candace McDuffie Read More
With exactly two weeks left until what many believe is the most important election in American history, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are pulling out all the stops to get voters attention in key swing states, including Georgia. And that means cozying up to the state’s ultra-popular rappers. - Phenix S Halley Read More
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Former President Barack Obama has a well-documented history of catching folks off guard by breaking out into song at a podium. There was that time he sang “Amazing Grace” at the funeral for South Carolina Sen. Clementa Pinckney. Or when he sang Al Green’s “Love and Happiness” at the Apollo Theater in New York. - Noah A. McGee Read More
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It’s almost unthinkable that a nation built on the bones of Democracy would ever consider being ruled under a dictatorship... until now. On the winding and sometimes treacherous road to Nov. 5, Black Americans have been hit with everything possible, including bubbling fears of fascism. - Phenix S Halley Read More
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Radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and CNN anchor Anderson Cooper had a heated debate late Thursday evening over how the network has covered former President Donald Trump as opposed to Vice President Kamala Harris. - Candace McDuffie Read More
Trump and his most trusted allies have spent the last four years planning a more organized and concerted effort—“Stop the Steal 2.0"—to oppose election results if Trump isn’t deemed victorious. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, history may repeat itself if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the election on Nov. 5. - Candace McDuffie Read More