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‘My Very Existence Is Disruptive’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Breaking the Mold in Congress
The Root sat down with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley for the second part of our three-part series on the next generation of Black women in Congress.
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At Least 26 Dead in Black Mississippi Town Devastated by Deadly Storm
In Rolling Fork, Miss., poverty and extreme weather created a deadly combination.
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SVB’s Collapse Wasn’t Black People’s Fault, But It Did Hurt Black Founders
We’re tackling everything from whether “wokeness” killed SVB to how this impacts Black Americans
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Why These AI Images of Trump Should Make African Americans Nervous!
White supremacists love a conspiracy theory, deep fakes aren’t helping.
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Four Cops In Tyre Nichols Case Barred From Policing, It’s About Time
In Memphis, 4 of the 5 police officers charged in Tyre Nichols death were banned from policing.
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“Hotel Rwanda” Hero Will Be Released From Rwandan Prison
Paul Rusesabagina, whose story of heroism during the Rwandan genocide inspired “Hotel Rwanda,” is expected to be released on Saturday.
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Rep. Cori Bush: From Ferguson to the Halls of Congress
In Part 1 of our series on the next generation of Black Congresswomen, Representative Cori Bush lays out her vision for leadership.
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Why Are Police Seizing People’s Cars in Memphis?
Memphis residents are calling out police for taking their vehicles before they’ve even been charged with a crime.
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Can A New Deadly Fungal Infection Spread Like in The Last of Us?
The Centers for Disease Control announced on Monday that an emerging new fungus spread rapidly during the pandemic.
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Black Women Dying During Pregnancy or Childbirth Have Increased and It’s Getting Worse!
The maternal mortality rate for Black women nearly doubled from 2018 to 2021.