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  • Congressman Jonathan Jackson Speaks Out On Calls For A Ceasefire

    Congressman Jonathan Jackson Speaks Out On Calls For A Ceasefire

    “If there’s one child’s death that could have been avoided, I feel vindicated,” said Jonathan Jackson, the son of civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    November 21, 2023
  • There’s a Major Update on the Derek Chauvin Case

    There’s a Major Update on the Derek Chauvin Case

    The high court rejected the former officer’s appeal to have his conviction in the killing of George Floyd overturned.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    November 20, 2023
  • Trump Lashes Out At Attorney General Letitia James For “Smirking”

    Trump Lashes Out At Attorney General Letitia James For “Smirking”

    The NY attorney general rested her case in her office’s prosecution of the Trumps for fraud. But the back and forth is likely to continue on social media.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    November 18, 2023
  • The Root 100 2023: Black Americans at the Top of Their Game in Politics and STEM

    The Root 100 2023: Black Americans at the Top of Their Game in Politics and STEM

    Here’s our list of the most influential Black Americans in politics and the sciences.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    November 17, 2023
  • GOP Candidates Court Iowa Faith Leader Who Implied Slavery Was Better Than Single-Parenthood

    GOP Candidates Court Iowa Faith Leader Who Implied Slavery Was Better Than Single-Parenthood

    Candidates Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy are in Iowa for a forum held by Bob Vander Plaats, a GOP kingmaker with a history of racist comments.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    November 17, 2023
  • An Elderly Black Widow Forced To Sell Her Home To Developers

    84 year-old Corine Woodson has lived in her Auburn, Alabama, home for the last 60 years. Soon she’ll be forced to move out.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    November 17, 2023
  • Civil Rights Group Asks After DNC Headquarters Clash: Where Was This Smoke For Jan. 6th Rioters?

    Civil Rights Group Asks After DNC Headquarters Clash: Where Was This Smoke For Jan. 6th Rioters?

    Police violently clashed with protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside of the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    November 16, 2023
  • Political Strategist Nina Smith Gets Real About Biden’s Re-Election Chances

    The Root sat down with powerhouse political communications strategist Nina Smith to talk all things election for The 411.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    November 15, 2023
  • Wait, What? Chicago And Earth, Wind & Fire Announce Tour

    Wait, What? Chicago And Earth, Wind & Fire Announce Tour

    The two legendary groups are coming together for a Summer 2024 concert that might just rival Renaissance.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    November 14, 2023
  • SCOTUS Finally Has New Rules, Will They Actually Rein In Clarence Thomas?

    SCOTUS Finally Has New Rules, Will They Actually Rein In Clarence Thomas?

    The Supreme Court officially has a new code of conduct. But critics argue it has no teeth to keep misbehaving Justices in line.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    November 14, 2023
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