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O Canada! White Canuck Detains, Calls Police on Black Man He Deems an ‘Illegal Alien’
Well, it looks like one of the things our largest trading partner is importing from the USA is good old xenophobic racism. In a recent video in which a white man can be seen berating a person of color, saying the man is an “illegal alien,” if you blink, you might think that the incident…
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Jay-Z Rails Against Philadelphia and Its Mayor for 'Evicting' His Made In America Festival
In an op-ed published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Tuesday, rapper and mogul Jay-Z let it be known that he was none too happy about the city of Philadelphia’s decision to “evict” his six-year-old Made in America Festival for 2019. This September will be the last Made in America Festival if Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney…
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Eric Garner’s Widow Moves Into Her Dream Home … Without Her Husband or Daughter
Esaw Snipes, the widow of NYPD choking victim, Eric Garner, whose last words repeated the refrain, “I can’t breathe,” recently moved into a dream home, but of course, remains bittersweet that her husband and daughter could not be there to share it with her. “I have this home but it’s missing my husband; it’s missing…
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Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? Stevie J and Faith Evans Tie the Knot in Vegas
As I grow older, I try not to judge, but when I read that producer Stevie J and singer Faith Evans got married, I admittedly rolled my eyes into calling-the-cops (i.e., white) territory. On what planet is Steven “Stevie J” Jordan ready for marriage, Faye? Yes, he’s adorable and even funny at times, but as…
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Writer and Cultural Critic Jamilah Lemieux Joins Cynthia Nixon’s Gubernatorial Campaign Team
It came as a bit of a shock to some on Monday when writer, cultural critic and most recently VP of Men’s and Lifestyle programming at NewsOne, Jamilah Lemieux, announced that she would be joining the New York gubernatorial campaign of progressive candidate Cynthia Nixon. “I am thrilled to have Jamilah join the campaign as…
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Photo Surfaces of Rapper DMX as He Does His 1-Year Bid in Jail
In one of hip-hop’s many tragedies (and there have been plenty), rapper DMX, arguably one of the best who ever did it, has deteriorated personally and professionally after some well-known bouts with drugs. Earlier this year, X (real name Earl Simmons) was sentenced to one year in jail after pleading guilty to one count of…
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68-Year-Old Black Congresswoman Gets in on the #InMyFeelingsChallenge
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) took to social media Friday to get in on the “#InMyFeelingsChallenge,” which as those who read The Root know, has been quite the time suck for us all. Although she’s no Will Smith, Rep. Beatty says she made the video, which uses the Drake song, “In My Feelings,” to encourage young…
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‘Coupon Carl’ Calls Cops on Black Woman at CVS for Allegedly Using a Forged Coupon, But Was Busted Himself for Forgery Less Than 2 Years Ago
Yes, this is yet another story of a sorry white person calling the police on a black person for something trivial —his moniker? “Coupon Carl”—but it’s also a cautionary tale of the blowback of such actions; or, as my mama says, “When you point a finger, there are three pointing back at you.” Morry Matson,…
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Chicago Neighborhood Explodes After Officer Kills Popular Black Barber; Police Say He Was ‘Exhibiting Characteristics’ of an Armed Person
A South Side Chicago neighborhood was the site of violent clashes between police and residents of a community where an officer fatally shot an African-American man on Saturday evening. Chicago activists have identified the man as Harith Augustus, better known as “Snoop,” a popular barber and proud father who worked in the South Shore community.…
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Unbreak Our Hearts: Serena Falls in Wimbledon Finals
Alas, our greatest of all time is only human, and as such, lost in the ladies’ singles Wimbledon final in straight sets. Astonished German Angelique Kerber bested Williams 6-3, 6-3 on the infamous grass courts on Saturday. Williams, the strong favorite, had an A-List crew cheering her on, with her girl Duchess Meghan and Princess…
