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by Lynette Holloway onSeptember 21, 2012
His execution captured the nation; 12 months later, there's still a spotlight on the death penalty.
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by De'Jaun Davis-Correia onSeptember 20, 2012
Your Take: Troy Davis' nephew on his uncle and on efforts in California to end state executions.
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by Eric Hinton onApril 8, 2012
Troy Davis' sister vows she'll continue the battle against unjust executions.
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by Megan K. Scott onFebruary 8, 2012
One of The Root's 2011 Young Futurists, De'Jaun Davis-Correia, reflects on his challenging year.
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by Genetta M. Adams onDecember 16, 2011
We remember the heroes in black politics, music, TV and sports who passed away this year.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onDecember 15, 2011
The 17-year-old reflects on his uncle's life and legacy.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onNovember 7, 2011
Duane Buck was sentenced to die after jurors were told that "the race factor" made him dangerous. The Supreme Court has denied his appeal.
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by Mychal Denzel Smith onOctober 13, 2011
Young African Americans haven't squandered King's legacy; their fight is just different.
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by Lynette Holloway onOctober 8, 2011
"For those about to take my life, may God have mercy on all of your souls," Davis said in the recording. "God bless you all."
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by Edmund Newton onOctober 8, 2011
The executed Georgia man wasn't the only death row inmate whose guilt is in question.
