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Ben Crump Secures Staggering $779M Wrongful Death Verdict in Landslide Victory for Black Family
A Gadsden County jury awarded the family of Lewis Butler $779.4 million following his death at an internet café in Havana, Florida. The case was led by civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
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Why Expert Says DHS’s ‘Not a Nation of Immigrants’ Announcement Is Deeper Than You Think
DHS’s “Not a Nation of Immigrants” stance has deeper Implications, according to Experts
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Ashley Allison’s Inspiring Speech Electrifies Star-Studded Root 100 Gala!
At the 16th Annual The Root 100 Gala at Gotham Hall in NYC, The Root’s new owner Ashley Allison takes the stage for an inspiring speech!
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The Root 100 Guest List Revealed— See Who’s Attending!
From trailblazing leaders to cultural icons, get an exclusive look at The Root 100 honorees set to light up the red carpet at this year’s Root 100 Gala on Dec.3!
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UN Says These People Are Suffering More Than Anyone Else in The World, But No one is Talking About It
As Sudan’s rival military forces turn neighborhoods into battlegrounds and civilians face famine, mass displacement, and targeted violence, the crisis has reached an unprecedented scale.
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Throwback Photos of Black Celebs You Need to See
From rising icons to superstardom, these throwback photos capture iconic Black celebs in their early years of talent and influence.
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War in Sudan Is So Horrific, Blood Is Visible From Space
Satellite images reveal blood-stained sand and bodies piling up across Sudan, as 250,000 civilians remain trapped in el-Fasher amid civil war.
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5 Menopause Challenges Black Women Face — Revealed by New Study
A New Study by the Black Women’s Health Imperative Reveals the Surprising Struggles Black Women Face With Menopause — From Unexpected Symptoms to Gaps in Care and Information
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Why Nicki Minaj Going Full-Blown, Trump-Loving MAGA is a Bridge Too Far For Folks
Nicki Minaj’s latest praise for Donald Trump has fans wondering where she really stands, but it seems their patience is wearing thin.
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Racism is the New Normal, and These Real-Life Examples Prove It
From viral moments to “whites-only” homesteads, racism is rapidly becoming a trend in 2025 — and Black folks are paying attention now more than ever.
