In a moment bursting with historical significance, the VP will be swearing in Karen Bass, the first Black woman…
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It’s no secret that we all love Ava DuVernay, and now we get to try her new directorial debut, a Ben & Jerry’s ice…
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Folks in Trump world better look out. On Tuesday, the January 6th committee chairman said the committee will be…
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The Undisputed host and former-NFL player said that if "I had the grades coming out of HS. I wouldn't have chosen an…
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In part 2 of our series on Tracy McCarter, a domestic violence survivor accused of killing her abuser, we meet the…
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Part 1 in a new series, The Root, tells the story of a Black survivor accused of murdering her alleged abuser, and…
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It's been 16 years since they starred in "Akeelah and the Bee." Here's what this on screen mother-daughter duo have…
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37-year-old Kevin Johnson was on death row for a 2005 murder conviction. His attorney argued the prosecution was…
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"You got to really wonder if DeSantis is an alternative to Trump or just a junior version," Reverend Al Sharpton…
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Whether it's Spades or Uno or monopoly, we have you covered for post-dinner game night.
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Murray Hooper, 76, was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday, after pleading his innocence for the last…
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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says he will halt his prosecution of Tracy McCarter, a domestic violence survivor accused…
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With this announcement, the 82-year-old Democratic Speaker of the House ends her two decades of party leadership.
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If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate some Black lady excellence, keep an eye on this victorious group of…
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More Than 100,000 Americans Missed Work Because of Child Care Issues. And, Black parents Will Likely Pay the Highest…
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Black families need somewhere other than police to turn-to when a loved one is in crisis, so this Black mother…
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Trump and his cronies went on and on about the 2020 election being stolen. But what we really need to talk about is…
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The former officers, who were originally charged with manslaughter after reportedly firing in the direction of a…
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Florida Republicans swept the election, but a panel of judges refused to toss out a lawsuit accusing Republicans of…
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The 25-year-old Afro-Cuban will represent Florida's 10th Congressional district.
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