Trump's Take On Reparations And More Post-Election Stories

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Resurfaced Video Shows Trump Outlining Plans to Give ‘Reparations’...But There’s a Big Catch

President-Elect Donald Trump’s upcoming second administration has folks on edge wondering what he will implement next. According to a resurfaced video, it sounds like Trump is planning to bring reparations to the U.S. federally — but it’s far from what we consider reparations. — Alyse Martin

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Black Folks Are Asking Is It Time To Leave Black Twitter For Real Now That Elon Musk, Trump Are Working Together

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced that Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk would co-lead the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency with Vivek Ramaswamy. Musk purchased X back in 2022 and since owning the company, all hell has broken loose on the app. — Candace McDuffie

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5 Ways Black People Can Find a Path to Unity During Trump’s Presidency

Let’s keep it a buck: Donald Trump’s re-election feels like one of the worst losses for Black people since Prince died. Many of us have become isolated in our disbelief and despair — particularly Black women who feel especially challenged since they pulled so hard to defeat Trump, only to see a number of different demographics sell them out. — Madison J. Gray

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FEMA Supervisor Fired For Ordering Workers to Ignore Hurricane-Ravaged Houses With Trump Signs, But Is Her Reasoning Valid?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was created to help Americans suffering from natural disasters, but what happens when FEMA supervisors begin discriminating against hurricane victims based simply on the political sign in their yard? — Phenix S Halley

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Wait... What? Folks In Red States Google Searched ‘How To Change My Vote’ In Droves After Trump’s Victory

As America grapples with Trump’s impending second presidential term, folks in red states are wondering if they can change their vote at either the local, state or federal level. — Candace McDuffie

Trump May Give Reparations To White People, Black People Consider Leaving X After Elon Musk Joins Trump's Cabinet, Ways Black People Can Find Unity During Current Political Climate, Red States Want To Change Their Vote And More Post-Election Stories

These are The Root's most notable post-election articles from November.