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  • ‘My Very Existence Is Disruptive’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Breaking the Mold in Congress

    ‘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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    Jessica Washington






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    March 28, 2023
  • At Least 26 Dead in Black Mississippi Town Devastated by Deadly Storm

    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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    Jessica Washington






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    March 28, 2023
  • 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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    March 25, 2023
  • 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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    March 24, 2023
  • Four Cops In Tyre Nichols Case Barred From Policing, It’s About Time

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    March 24, 2023
  • “Hotel Rwanda” Hero Will Be Released From Rwandan Prison

    “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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    March 24, 2023
  • Rep. Cori Bush: From Ferguson to the Halls of Congress

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    March 23, 2023
  • 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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    March 23, 2023
  • 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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    March 21, 2023
  • 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.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    March 17, 2023
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