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  • Domestic Workers Seek Visibility during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    The National Domestic Workers Alliance is fighting to pass a bill to grant protections to domestic workers in their workplaces.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    April 20, 2022
  • Black Teen’s “Accidental Drowning” in 1991 Now Ruled a Homicide

    The Michigan attorney general’s office reopened the case after a witness to the teen’s death came forward.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    April 20, 2022
  • Uber Driver Caught Jan. 6 Rioter Bragging about Attack on Dashcam, Turns Him Into FBI

    Uber Driver Caught Jan. 6 Rioter Bragging about Attack on Dashcam, Turns Him Into FBI

    Jerry Daniel Braun admitted to tearing down the Capitol barricades and is facing federal charges.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    April 20, 2022
  • San Francisco Man Exonerated after 3 Decades in Prison

    The San Francisco DA dismissed the case against Joaquin Ciria after finding false witness testimonies and police misconduct led to his conviction.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    April 20, 2022
  • Brooklyn’s New Black-Owned LGBTQ Club Is a Safehaven

    Brooklyn’s New Black-Owned LGBTQ Club Is a Safehaven

    The owners of Club Lambda Brooklyn, Charles Hughes and Richard Solomon, spoke to The Root about taking the initiative to make a safe space for their community.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    April 19, 2022
  • Prior to Tyre Sampson’s Fatal Plunge from Park Ride, the Florida Teen’s Restraint Was Manually Adjusted, Officials said.

    Prior to Tyre Sampson’s Fatal Plunge from Park Ride, the Florida Teen’s Restraint Was Manually Adjusted, Officials said.

    The seat of the drop tower ride where Tyre Sampson, 14, fell to his death was manipulated prior to him boarding.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    April 19, 2022
  • Black Republican Senator Urges Against “Teaching Kids They are Oppressors”

    Sen. Tim Scott is expected to make a speech denouncing education on racism, criticizing the Biden administration and inviting voters of color into the GOP.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    April 19, 2022
  • NJ Mayor Exposed for Using N-Word in Resurfaced Audio

    NJ residents are calling for Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso to resign following a pattern of racist behaviors.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    April 18, 2022
  • Gay Couple Called “Pedophiles” and Accused of “Stealing” Black Adopted Son

    The family believed the remarks were inspired by right-wing media’s rhetoric on gender and sexuality.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    April 18, 2022
  • Family of Patrick Lyoya Calls for Prosecution of Grand Rapids Officer [Update]

    Four videos released showing the moments before Lyoya was shot by a Grand Rapids officer. Lyoya’s family calling for the prosecution of the officer.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    April 18, 2022
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