Politics
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Is Vivek Ramaswamy’s New Voting Plan A Return To Jim Crow?
The Republican Presidential candidate is proposing a new voting age and a "civics test." Unsurprisingly some Black Americans are giving him the side eye.
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A Day in the Life of a Black Man Working at the White House
Gevin Reynolds served at the White House for two years, including as a speechwriter for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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The Root Asks Adm. John Kirby About Explosive New Reporting On Israel-Gaza
The Root talked with NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby for The 411 to discuss the United States' role in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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Hill Harper Speaks Out On $20 Million Offer To Drop out of Race
In an interview with The Root, Michigan Senate candidate Hill Harper explains why money in politics is an existential threat to our democracy.
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Georgia Republicans Learned Something About Black Voters From Their Alabama Counterparts
Georgia Republicans create two majority Black voting districts. But the map is still far from what U.S. District Court Judge Steve Jones ordered.
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Donald Trump Is Coming After Obama’s Signature Achievement…Again
The former President and Republican presidential front-runner said that he would go after Obamacare if he were elected to a second term.
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The U.S. Released A New Climate Assessment. It’s Not Good News for Black Americans.
The Fifth National Climate Assessment found that Black communities nationwide will bear a disproportionate share of future flood damage.
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WH Press Sec. Addresses Prominent Black Leaders Calling For A Ceasefire
“Hamas could surrender at any time. But they seem willing to jeopardize the lives of innocent civilians. This is what Hamas is doing," said Karine Jean-Pierre.