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You would think Breonna Taylor’s death would have seen no-knock warrants quickly banned nationwide and cops being…
Joe Jurado
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The stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, wheelin' and dealin' nerd of The Root.
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…
Apr 6
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As day 7 of Derek Chauvin’s trial went on, we heard numerous use of force experts testify about what was proper…
Apr 6
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Paul Pierce has had a week, and it’s only Tuesday. The former NBA star turned heads over the weekend when he went…
Apr 5
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Conditions in America’s jails and prisons weren’t exactly sterling before the pandemic broke out. In the year since,…
Apr 5
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Day six of Derek Chauvin’s trial largely focused on the testimony of the chief of the Minneapolis police and the…
Apr 5
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I’m just kind of tired of Black people being disproportionately affected by things, y’all. It’s never for anything…
Apr 5
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Full spoilers for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier below.
Apr 2
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Seven cops were fired on Thursday after a Black man died while being held in a Texas jail.
Apr 2
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Happy Friday folks! If there’s one thing I love, it’s cars going stupid fast in an effort to be the very best that…