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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.