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What Does $42 Billion in High-Speed Internet Money Mean for Black Americans?
The Biden-Harris administration just announced a massive investment in high-speed wireless services. But will Black Americans reap the benefits?
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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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Attorneys Break Down Jonathan Majors’ Public Legal Strategy
The Root spoke to attorneys about their thoughts on Jonathan Majors’ very public defense.
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Republicans Slash University of Wisconsin Budget In War on Diversity
The Wisconsin GOP slashed $32 million from the University of Wisconsin School system in retaliation for them promoting diversity efforts.
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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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California Governor Proposes Rolling Back Police Transparency
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal recommends cutting a hard-won police accountability and transparency measure.
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We Have a Date For Trump’s Florida Trial, Here’s Why That Matters
The Judge in Trump’s documents is moving at a rapid pace, tentatively scheduling his trial for as early as August.
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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.