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  • Real Estate developers Increased Hurricane Ian’s Devastation in Florida, according to News Report

    A new report from the Grist, details the devastating way coastal developments made Hurricane Ian even more catastrophic for Floridians.

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    Jessica Washington






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    October 3, 2022
  • Here’s Why Black Americans Are Thriving In These U.S. Cities

    Earlier this week, The Brookings Institute and the NAACP launched the “Black Progress Index,” which measures Black American’s “well-being” and life-expectancy.

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    Jessica Washington






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    September 30, 2022
  • Here’s Why Meghan McCain Was Wrong for Coming for Stacey Abrams on Twitter

    The former View co-host called Stacey Abrams ‘sick’ for saying fetuses don’t have heartbeats at six weeks. But news flash: they don’t!

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    Jessica Washington






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    September 23, 2022
  • Jackson Residents Fight Back, Claiming Officials Neglected The City’s Water for Decades

    Last Friday, Jackson, Mississippi, residents filed a civil class action lawsuit alleging officials “neglected” the city’s water supply for decades.

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    Jessica Washington






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    September 20, 2022
  • Nicki Minaj Comes for Real Housewives’ Garcelle Beauvais Over Sexual Assault Victim Interview

    Nicki Minaj went off on the reality star and former talk show host for interviewing the woman accusing Minaj’s husband of sexual assault.

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    Jessica Washington






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    September 12, 2022
  • Jackson Mississippi’s Water Crisis is a Warning! Climate Change Will Make It Worse for Black Americans

    “We’re going to be doomed” if we don’t tackle climate change and address environmental racism, experts and water activists warn.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 12, 2022
  • Ginni Thomas Is At It Again, According to New Allegations of Election Interference

    Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife, Ginni Thomas, reportedly pressed Wisconsin lawmakers about overturning 2020 Election.

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    Jessica Washington






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    September 1, 2022
  • A New Jersey Town Cut Down All Their Trees to “Deter Homeless,” They’re Part of A Bigger Trend

    “Hostile architecture” designed to keep people experiencing homelessness uncomfortable in public spaces is everywhere, and we really need to talk about it.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 31, 2022
  • How to Protect yourself online, from Police in a post-Roe World

    What we do online matters more than ever post-Roe, here’s how experts say you should protect your digital privacy.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 30, 2022
  • Tennis Champions Talk Mental Health and Dealing with Trolls

    The Root sat down with tennis champions Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys to discuss the importance of mental health, and how to deal with online bullies.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    August 27, 2022
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