Al Sharpton calls for ‘season of civil disobedience’ ahead of Jeff Sessions’ appointment
By LIAM QUINN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Reverend Al Sharpton has called for a ‘season of civil disobedience’ to protest decisions made by Donald Trump …
Van Jones on how he saw Hurricane Trump coming — and why “both parties suck right now”
By Chauncey DeVega, Salon Donald Trump’s defeat of Hillary Clinton has fully broken open the many fissures that separate red and blue America. These divides …
Anti-Trump protests turn violent: Cops clash with crowds of 6,000 in Oakland, 7,000 in NYC
By James Wilkinson For Dailymail.com and Stephanie Linning and Martin Robinson, Uk Chief Reporter For Mailonline Violence has broken out at anti-Trump …
So, Um … Will Black People Pull Out Their Old ‘Black America’ IDs Again?
BY TODD STEVEN BURROUGHS, The Root en I was certain that Hillary Clinton was going to win, I was going to write about how black America now has its own …
Welcome to the New Nadir
BY LAWRENCE ROSS, The Root e impossible happened. Against all odds, against all prognostications, America elected a racist, xenophobic and misogynist man in …
Souls to the Polls urged voters to cast their ballots!
BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Local churches and community organizations came together Sunday to pull off a three location …
#JustSayNoIsStillGoodForUS
Caption Under the photo: Bobby Henry, Publisher of Westside Gazette From the Westside Gazette Editorial Board The phrase “Just say No” was popularized by …
Hundreds turn out for Bill Clinton
Former President Bill Clinton speaks to hundreds of supporters at Thomas “Jet” Jackson Recreation Center on Tuesday BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer …
Rep. John Lewis in town campaigning for Crist
Rep. John Lewis and Charlie Crist field election questions at USFSP BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — With Election Day fast …
‘Rigged’ Talk Overshadows Very Real and Active Suppression of Black Votes
BY CHARLES D. ELLISON, The Root Frantically saving himself from the rat-a-tat of queries from skeptical black journalists at a rushed “off record” …
4 Reasons Not #VotingWhileBlack Is Dangerous
By CHARLES D. ELLISON, The Root Parental discretion is advised, but imagine this a few months from now: the pained looks of fake composure and shock as the …
Really, CNN? You’re Hot With Donna Brazile, but Cool With Corey Lewandowski Being on Trump’s Payroll?
BY: MICHAEL ARCENEAUX, The Root Donna Brazile responded to headlines regarding her resignation from CNN—in light of leaked emails showing her providing the …
Why you should vote “No” on 1
Dear Editor: The deceptive Florida “smart” solar amendment, created by big money utility lobbyists, was created as a counter to Solar Choice, which …
Bassett in town to energize voters
Angela Bassett with her childhood youth director, Watson Haynes and Rev. Alvin Miller at the South St. Petersburg Canvass Kick-off Tues., Oct. 25. BY …
How to judge Governor Charlie Crist
Congressman John Lewis BY CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS It’s our actions that bend the moral arc towards justice, equality, and fairness. Each one of us — …
An Intervention Letter for America
BY: MICHAEL HARRIOT, The Root Dear America, I know you’re wondering why we brought you here today. First, I want you to understand that this is not an …
Florida Amendment 1 makes solar fair for Pinellas residents
BY WATSON L. HAYNES II, President, Pinellas County Urban League One very important issue facing Florida voters on Nov. 8 is whether they should bear the …
Pinellas School Board candidates invited to pledge support at FAST assembly tonight
About 3,000 people gathered at Tropicana Field for a Faith and Action for Strength Together (FAST) event in April Source: Tampa Bay Times, Colleen Wright All …