Rumors continue to swirl about the whereabouts of British royal Kate Middleton —who has not been seen publicly in non-doctored or grainy photographs in months. And on Thursday one intrepid reporter decided to see if the White House had gotten involved. ‘Imaginary’ Star DeWanda Wise On The Joys & Challenges of Making Her New Horror […]
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Did White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Just Shade The Entire British Monarchy?!
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 12: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks at a press briefing at the White House on March 12, 2024 in Washington, DC. Photo: Kevin Dietsch (Getty Images) White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has officially entered the chat regarding the increasingly bizarre controversy over Kate Middleton’s whereabouts — throwing just a […]
Read MoreRemember Obama’s Anger Translator? Roy Wood Jr. Brings It Back For Karine Jean-Pierre
We all remember Obama’s infamous “anger translator” played by the hilarious Keegan-Michael Key. And last night at the Apollo Theater, comedian and Root 100 host Roy Wood Jr. brought the bit back with a twist, translating for current White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. WH Press Secretary Says “We’re Dealing With A Thanksgiving That’s Very […]
Read MoreWH Press Sec. Addresses Prominent Black Leaders Calling For A Ceasefire
A chorus of prominent Black progressive leaders have spent the last month urging a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Many of them have criticized the administration’s response to the crisis — questioning how the White House can continue to back the actions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite Public Opinion, WH Press Secretary Says Its Hamas Who […]
Read MoreRoot 100: Black Americans Making Waves In Politics and STEM
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 02: New York City Health Department’s Assistant Commissioner for the Bureau of HIV Dr. Oni Blackstock speaks on stage during Housing Works World AIDS Day at The New York Academy of Medicine on December 02, 2019 in New York City.Photo: Gary Gershoff (Getty Images) Yes, we have two sisters […]
Read MoreRoot 100: Black Americans at the Top of Their Game In Politics and STEM
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 02: New York City Health Department’s Assistant Commissioner for the Bureau of HIV Dr. Oni Blackstock speaks on stage during Housing Works World AIDS Day at The New York Academy of Medicine on December 02, 2019 in New York City.Photo: Gary Gershoff (Getty Images) Yes, we have two sisters […]
Read MoreThe Root 100 2023: Black Americans at the Top of Their Game in Politics and STEM
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 02: New York City Health Department’s Assistant Commissioner for the Bureau of HIV Dr. Oni Blackstock speaks on stage during Housing Works World AIDS Day at The New York Academy of Medicine on December 02, 2019 in New York City.Photo: Gary Gershoff (Getty Images) Yes, we have two sisters […]
Read MoreOh No, They Didn’t! House Republicans Tried to Go After Karine Jean-Pierre’s Pay
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 08: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre answers questions during the daily briefing at the White House on November 08, 2023 in Washington, DC. Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby answered a range of questions during the briefing. Photo: Win McNamee (Getty Images) Conservative Republicans stay […]
Read MoreThe Best Star-Studded Moments From Congressional Black Caucus’ 2023 Phoenix Awards
Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, and Johnny Gill of New Edition perform onstage during the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on September 23, 2023 in Washington, DC. Photo: Aaron J. Thornton (Getty Images) The 2023 Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix […]
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