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Larry Hoover, 2021, ADX Florence Photo: U.S. District Court

Opinion Some Thoughts

Trump Commutes Sentence of Chicago Gang Leader Larry Hoover, But it’s Not What You Think at All…

There are a couple of ways to look at the presidential commutation of the infamous Gangster Disciples leader.

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Opinion Opinion

Why Black Men Need To Stop Telling Black Women ‘That’s Why You Don’t Have A Man’

We are starting to sound like Diddy. That is not a good thing in the Year of Our Lawd 2025.

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Opinion Opinion

Black Professor: Why Gen-Zs Are the Absolute Worst

A professor discusses how difficult it is to teach Gen-Zers...and how that will translate into the work force.

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Opinion Some Thoughts

Why Things Have Only Gotten Worse For Black Folks in the 5 Years Since George Floyd Was Murdered

The protests over Floyd's murder seemed like a step in the right direction, but it was all smoke and mirrors.

Clapback/Mailbag, Opinion

Why Everyone Is Wrong About Critical Race Theory In Schools: A Very Special Clapback Mailbag

There's a lot of misinformation about Critical Race Theory, the 1619 Project and schools teaching kids that white people are evil.

By

Michael Harriot

Published

June 11, 2021
Opinion

Auntie Unfiltered, Bevy Smith, and the Joys of Finding Yourself After 40

I had a ball during my 20s and 30s. I did all the shit you are “supposed” to do as a young adult during the 90s and early 2000s. I went to Freaknik, Myrtle Beach Bike Week, Vegas, Palm Springs, the Bahamas, Mexico and various other destinations; I got drunk and high with my friends…

By

Monique Judge

Published

June 4, 2021
Opinion, Opinion

High on the Hog Is the Most Satisfying Meal on TV. Let's Dig In, Shall We?

For as long I can remember, gumbo has been the meal of choice every year, every Christmas. Thanks to my Mama’s Louisiana upbringing, her gumbo has often brought all the folks to our yard and kitchen table over the years because it’s just that damn good. However, no matter how many times she’s made it,…

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

June 3, 2021
Opinion, Some Thoughts

Sorry, Portland, But Y'all Don't Deserve Dame Lillard

In high school, there are two words that anyone who actually gives a shit about their GPA fears more than death itself: group project. I have vivid memories of sacrificing my evenings to bust my ass and complete a group presentation, only to discover that the idiots I was cursed with barely lifted a finger…

By

Jay Connor

Published

June 2, 2021
Opinion, Wypipo

Kamala Harris Tweets 'Enjoy the Long Weekend' and White People Who Call Other People 'Snowflakes' Got Reeeaally Triggered

Let’s be very real about one thing: For all of their claims that liberals are easily offended “snowflakes,” white conservatives are undoubtedly the most overly sensitive, perpetually triggered, crying-over-nothing-est people in the world. They don’t see it as snowflake-dom because the things they bitch about are things that revolve around their personal values. But when…

By

Zack Linly

Published

May 31, 2021
Clapback/Mailbag, Opinion

The Root's Clapback Mailbag: Reverse Clapbacks

Answering emails, tweets and DMs from pissed-off readers can take a huge toll on a person’s psyche, but what about me? Who’s there for me when I need a response? Who can I run to, to fill this empty space with laughter? Who can I run to, when I need love? Our readers, that’s who.…

By

Michael Harriot

Published

May 28, 2021
Opinion

7 Rules for White People With Black Friends

If you’re here, that means you probably have a newly acquired black friend and you are looking for a few tips.

By

Michael Harriot

Published

April 5, 2018