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  • What Does $42 Billion in High-Speed Internet Money Mean for Black Americans?

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 27, 2023
  • Inside the Fight to Close The Infamous ‘Slavery Loophole’

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 26, 2023
  • Everything You Want to Know About The History of Juneteenth

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 25, 2023
  • Who Is Will Hurd? The Black Texan Running For President

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 24, 2023
  • Attorneys Break Down Jonathan Majors’ Public Legal Strategy

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 23, 2023
  • 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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 23, 2023
  • Central Park 5 Member Yusef Salaam Is Heading to the New York City Council

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 21, 2023
  • California Governor Proposes Rolling Back Police Transparency

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 21, 2023
  • We Have a Date For Trump’s Florida Trial, Here’s Why That Matters

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 20, 2023
  • Bishop William Barber II Retires From Pastoring, What’s Next?

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 20, 2023
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