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A Louisiana resident who identified himself as Marshawn delivered a fiery, emotional speech to lawmakers during a state Senate hearing over redistricting Monday, accusing Republicans of trying to “cheat” Black voters out of political power.

A Louisiana resident who identified himself as Marshawn delivered a fiery, emotional speech to lawmakers during a state Senate hearing over redistricting Monday, accusing Republicans of trying to “cheat” Black voters out of political power.

1,624,673 views • 2 months ago

Marlana Kendricks traveled over two hours from Cleveland to Columbus to oppose Ohio’s new Medicaid bill, HB 795. The Republican-backed bill would ban family members of Medicaid recipients from being certified caregivers.

Marlana Kendricks traveled over two hours from Cleveland to Columbus to oppose Ohio’s new Medicaid bill, HB 795. The Republican-backed bill would ban family members of Medicaid recipients from being certified caregivers.

97,057 views • 1 month ago

.Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani Zohran Mamdani says New York City can’t ignore its role in the legacy of slavery. In an exclusive interview with The Root, Charles M. Blow asked whether Mamdani would support cash reparations if New York City’s reparations commission ultimately recommends them.

.Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani Zohran Mamdani says New York City can’t ignore its role in the legacy of slavery. In an exclusive interview with The Root, Charles M. Blow asked whether Mamdani would support cash reparations if New York City’s reparations commission ultimately recommends them.

15,995 views • 8 days ago

“Black New Yorkers have borne the brunt of this crisis,” Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani Zohran Mamdani told The Root in an exclusive interview. Speaking with Charles M. Blow, Mamdani said New York has lost over 200k Black residents over the past decades, calling it a “reversal of the Great Migration.”

“Black New Yorkers have borne the brunt of this crisis,” Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani Zohran Mamdani told The Root in an exclusive interview. Speaking with Charles M. Blow, Mamdani said New York has lost over 200k Black residents over the past decades, calling it a “reversal of the Great Migration.”

11,353 views • 10 days ago

Lauryn Hill accepted the Living Legend Icon Award at the 2026 #BETAwards with a message rooted in purpose: “Somebody out there needs your gift. So don’t sell your gift short.”

Lauryn Hill accepted the Living Legend Icon Award at the 2026 #BETAwards with a message rooted in purpose: “Somebody out there needs your gift. So don’t sell your gift short.”

23,963 views • 1 month ago

Michelle giving Barack his flowers 🥹 The former first lady described standing by the president’s side and seeing his “truest essence, stubborn optimism, and unflinching courage” against all odds.

Michelle giving Barack his flowers 🥹 The former first lady described standing by the president’s side and seeing his “truest essence, stubborn optimism, and unflinching courage” against all odds.

20,992 views • 1 month ago

Marshan Camese explains what he was thinking when he delivered a fiery, emotional speech to lawmakers during a state Senate hearing over redistricting Monday, accusing Republicans of trying to “cheat” Black voters out of political power.

Marshan Camese explains what he was thinking when he delivered a fiery, emotional speech to lawmakers during a state Senate hearing over redistricting Monday, accusing Republicans of trying to “cheat” Black voters out of political power.

26,507 views • 2 months ago

Selah Marley opened the tribute performance for her mother, Lauryn Hill, ahead of Hill accepting the Living Legend Icon Award at the #BETAwards on Sunday.

Selah Marley opened the tribute performance for her mother, Lauryn Hill, ahead of Hill accepting the Living Legend Icon Award at the #BETAwards on Sunday.

13,521 views • 1 month ago

.Howard-John Wesley, the senior pastor at the Alfred Street Baptist Church, In Alexandria, Virginia, had a powerful message for his congregation on Sunday. He described those who are silent and chose not to vote are complicit and called them sellouts.

.Howard-John Wesley, the senior pastor at the Alfred Street Baptist Church, In Alexandria, Virginia, had a powerful message for his congregation on Sunday. He described those who are silent and chose not to vote are complicit and called them sellouts.

14,403 views • 1 month ago

Louisiana Democratic State Rep. Edmond Jordan didn’t hold back when he told his Republican colleagues that voting for the latest redistricting map would mean they are casting a vote for racism. Source: ACLU of Louisiana

Louisiana Democratic State Rep. Edmond Jordan didn’t hold back when he told his Republican colleagues that voting for the latest redistricting map would mean they are casting a vote for racism. Source: ACLU of Louisiana

13,986 views • 1 month ago

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder didn’t hold back at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago Thursday. He told The Root that this generation should honor the sacrifices of those who came before them by committing themselves to the fight.

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder didn’t hold back at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago Thursday. He told The Root that this generation should honor the sacrifices of those who came before them by committing themselves to the fight.

11,728 views • 1 month ago

Rapper Plies took to Instagram to vent to his 10 million followers about how upsetting it is for Black Americans to continuously have to fight to retain their rights. He brought up the recent voting rights protests and marches happening around the country to make his point.

Rapper Plies took to Instagram to vent to his 10 million followers about how upsetting it is for Black Americans to continuously have to fight to retain their rights. He brought up the recent voting rights protests and marches happening around the country to make his point.

16,291 views • 2 months ago

“What does this moment require of Black women?” “Imma say too much.” Period. Political strategist a. rye didn’t mince words when explaining all the things Black women are required to hold while being expected to behave a certain way at the Power Rising summit in Chicago.

“What does this moment require of Black women?” “Imma say too much.” Period. Political strategist a. rye didn’t mince words when explaining all the things Black women are required to hold while being expected to behave a certain way at the Power Rising summit in Chicago.

17,209 views • 3 months ago

In an interview with The Root, Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson reflected on his confrontation with state troopers last week, the dismantling of majority-Black voting districts and why he believes this moment will have consequences far beyond Tennessee.

In an interview with The Root, Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson reflected on his confrontation with state troopers last week, the dismantling of majority-Black voting districts and why he believes this moment will have consequences far beyond Tennessee.

12,889 views • 2 months ago

REPOST from Dr. Cambria J Nwosu: A racial slur was yelled during the BAFTAs while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting. The explanation given was Tourette syndrome. Two truths can exist at once.

REPOST from Dr. Cambria J Nwosu: A racial slur was yelled during the BAFTAs while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting. The explanation given was Tourette syndrome. Two truths can exist at once.

15,870 views • 5 months ago

Arrested at least 13 times by the time she was 11, civil rights activist Jo Ann Bland was one of the youngest foot soldiers to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday, March 7, 1965. Bland died on February 19 in her hometown of Selma; today, we honor her legacy.

Arrested at least 13 times by the time she was 11, civil rights activist Jo Ann Bland was one of the youngest foot soldiers to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday, March 7, 1965. Bland died on February 19 in her hometown of Selma; today, we honor her legacy.

11,793 views • 5 months ago

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