Some Thoughts
Some Thoughts
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Trumpās 'Blackground': An Exclusive Interview With Black People Who Attend MAGA Rallies
Black Trump supporters have come under increased scrutiny after a recent crowd engaged in racist chants. On Wednesday, entertainer Bette Midler came under fire from Trump supporters for saying Trump paid African Americans to be in āthe blackground.ā In June, MSNBCās Heidi Przybyla revealed that one of the black guys regularly seen at Trump rallies…
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We Said What We Said: 10 Things The Root Wrote About America
In the 10-plus years since The Root was founded, our writers have always celebrated the Fourth of July with the knowledge that Americaās original Independence Day celebration only applied to white men. Since then, this land of freedom and opportunity has graciously allowed its black citizens incremental but not-quite-full access to liberty and justice through…
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What It Means to Be Lucky in America
Eddie Adams is a remarkable young man. A gifted cellist, Adams attends George Mason University in Northern Virginia. Two weeks ago, the Washington Post profiled Adams, contrasting his love for the instrumentāand a recent performance at the Kennedy Centerāagainst his ālife of poverty and torment.ā Adamsā story won the hearts of readers. Yesterday, the Post…
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A Tale of Two Churches: How the Notre Dame Cathedral Illustrates America's Unwillingness to Acknowledge Black Suffering
Police gun down so many black men, I canāt even recall which one is the impetus for this story. But a few years ago, after yet another one of us was mowed down in the street in cold blood, I arrived to my TV writers room in a less than pleasant mood. I was tired.…
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LOL, America. You Almost Got Me
I gotta hand it to you, America. This extended April Foolās Day joke has been one of the greatest hijinks of all time. Unlike some people who get pranked, Iām not going to pretend that I knew what was going on all along. I thought it was real. It was so well done that I…
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An Analysis of Sen. Cory Booker's Failed Black Handshake With CNN Host Don Lemon By The Root's 'Dap Analysis Pack'
There are only a few holy tenets that all black boys must know by a certain age. One is learning how to tie a durag properly so that you donāt have lines embedded in your waves. Another is learning how to properly care for your sneakers. Arguably the top of this list would be dap;…
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A Late Thank You Letter to White America, Who Fox News Says Deserves 'Credit' For Ending Slavery
Dear America, When I say āAmerica,ā I obviously mean the ones who want to be made āgreat again.ā The ones upon which God shed his grace. The ones who live under liberty and justice. The ones who reside in the land of the free and the home of the brave. When I say āAmerica,ā you…
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The Definitive List of Get-Out-of-Racism Free Cards
Last night, during a run, I looked up and enjoyed the view. The stars sparkled against the backdrop of the cloudless indigo night sky, allowing me to easily identify the Big Dipper and Orionās Belt. According to white people, I am now an astronomer. Although I have resisted applying for Neil Degrasse-Tysonās job, people who…
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Should You Wear Blackface? A Guide
I was yesterday years old when I realized how much white people love blackface. I had always known it was a popular Caucasian Halloween activity because every year, a high school teacher or a bank executive pops up dressed as Kanye West or Esther Rolle at the local all-whites fall festival. Itās funny that these…
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Sarah Sanders Said God āWanted Donald Trump to Become President.ā God Responds
On Wednesday, White House Spokesliar Sarah Suckabee Sanders told the Christian Broadcasting Network that she believes God wanted Donald Trump to be president of the United States, according to a transcript of the interview provided to CNN. āI think God calls all of us to fill different roles at different times and I think that…