Apr 15
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A woman who advocated for the removal of a Confederate monument from a North Carolina courthouse has been…
Joe Jurado
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The stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, wheelin' and dealin' nerd of The Root.
Apr 15
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The third week of Derek Chauvin’s trial has ended early, with the defense resting its case, and the court in recess…
Apr 14
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White people really think they’re the only ones allowed to just walk freely. Doesn’t matter where the neighborhood…
Apr 14
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Throughout the trial, Derek Chauvin’s defense team has largely argued that the Chauvin used “reasonable” force…
Apr 14
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Today in news that is disappointing but not surprising, the cop who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back has…
Apr 13
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The twelfth day of the trial of Derek Chauvin saw the defense begin to argue its case that the former Minneapolis…
Apr 13
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The fatal shooting of Daunte Wright on Sunday by a Minnesota police officer immediately prompted calls for the…
Apr 12
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Day 11 of Derek Chauvin’s trial saw a cardiologist push back against the idea a heart attack caused George Floyd’s…
Apr 12
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You would think Breonna Taylor’s death would have seen no-knock warrants quickly banned nationwide and cops being…
Apr 12
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In what feels like a horrific sense of déjà vu, there has been growing unrest in Minnesota after an unarmed Black…
Apr 12
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Full spoilers for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier below.
Apr 9
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Day 10 of Derek Chauvin’s trial consisted of testimony from medical officials offering their opinion on the medical…
Apr 9
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What it do, folks? I hope you find yourself doing well on this lovely Friday! As always it’s that time of week where…
Apr 8
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So far, the testimony heard this week has largely been from police officials and use-of-force experts, with a focus…
Apr 8
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Welcome to another installment of “Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes!” I’m your host as always, and today’s…
Apr 8
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When it comes to Black history, the American education system has remained woefully underwhelming. Lessons about…
Apr 7
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After over a week of testimonies, it’s become increasingly clear that the defense is leaning on the idea that George…
Apr 7
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Cops seem to be offended at the idea that they harass Black people with no rhyme or reason. Perhaps that notion…
Apr 7
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Mercedes Varnado a.k.a, WWE Superstar “The Legit Boss” Sasha Banks has seemingly done it all. Over the last decade…
Apr 6
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I swear white folks are just looking for any excuse to be racist. A school system in Virginia is investigating a…