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These 7 Black Female Senate Candidates Could Rewrite History in 2026
From Texas to South Carolina, a new wave of Black women candidates is stepping into the U.S. Senate race, potentially making history in the 2026 election cycle.
How Nicki Minaj Might Become the New Candace Owens, Unpacking Trump’s ‘Vengeance Quota’ Against Black America, The Lasting Impact of All of Trump’s Potentially Dangerous Policies, Highlights From Fani Willis’ Fiery Testimony, Trump Admin to Use ‘Monthly Quota’ Targeting Naturalized Citizens, Highlights from Trump’s End of Year Address, DOE’s Civil Rights Office Is Mostly Serving White Students Under Trump and Even More Political News
From President Donald Trump to rapper Nicki Minaj and back to Trump, here's the latest in political news from The Root.
13 0f The Most Sampled James Brown Songs
James Brown is one of the most sampled artists in music. We're looking at some of his biggest hits that can be heard in your favorite R&B and hip-hop songs.
Did You Know Black Folks Were Behind John Lennon’s Famous ‘Happy Xmas’ Song?
How the Harlem Community Choir helped John Lennon and Yoko Ono turn “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” into a global message of peace.
TikTok’s Brenay Montague Breaks Down the $1.7M Cheating Scandal, And…Whew!
Brenay Montague had viewers in a chokehold after admitting the $1.7 million cheating scandal “wasn’t worth it.” And the internet has some thoughts.