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Inside the Fight to Close The Infamous ‘Slavery Loophole’
Democrats in Congress introduced the ‘Abolition Amendment,’ but what does it actually do?
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Everything You Want to Know About The History of Juneteenth
The Root explains how this Texan-based celebration came to be our 12th federal holiday.
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Who Is Will Hurd? The Black Texan Running For President
Former Republican Congressman Will Hurd announced that he was running for President on Thursday.
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Central Park 5 Member Yusef Salaam Is Heading to the New York City Council
Yusef Salaam, a member of the “exonerated five,” won the Harlem Democratic primary race.
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Bishop William Barber II Retires From Pastoring, What’s Next?
North Carolina Civil Rights Leader Bishop William Barber delivered his last sermon as pastor after 30 years at Greenleaf Christian Church.
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Daniel Penny Pleads Not Guilty in Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely
Ex-Marine Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty in Manhattan Criminal Court in highly watched subway choking case.
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Donald Trump’s Indictment 101: Everything You Need to Know
The former President was indicted on federal charges related to allegations that he illegally kept classified documents containing military secrets.
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The Student Loan Freeze Is Ending. Here’s What You Need to Know
The debt ceiling deal between the White House and Republicans is putting an end to the student loan freeze.
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The Sad Story of Elijah McClain, Who Was Fatally Injected with Ketamine, Continues
Almost four years after McClain’s death, a Colorado judge orders more delays in the trial of police officers whose interaction with McClain ended in his death.
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Will Louisianans Convicted Under Jim Crow Juries Finally Get Justice?
An estimated 1,500 Louisianans were convicted by non-unanimous juries, which the Supreme Court calls a racist holdover.