Race Matters
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We Just Got Terrifying New Mass Shooting Numbers, Here’s How Black Americans Fit In
The U.S. just broke the record for the most mass shootings in a single year since 2005, according to Washington Post tracker.
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Elon Musk Ignites Hate Storm Against Black Reporter; Here’s What Really Went Down
A story about racism in the NFL sparked immediate backlash. The Root spoke to a Native American group protesting racism in the NFL about it.
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We Got Good News About Black Life Expectancy, But Is it Good Enough?
After a devastating pandemic, life expectancy for Black Americans went up, but we still lag behind most groups.
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The Longest Running Study of Black Women’s Health Just Shared Some Major Results
The 28-year Boston University study found that racism may play a bigger role in health outcomes than genetics or individual choices.
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Ohio Walmart Shooter Suspected of Racist, Extremist Beliefs
Feds say the 20-year-old who opened fire in a Walmart allegedly held racist views.
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Small Town Horror Story: The Police Killing Of Andrew Brown, Jr.
A community stood up in outrage after a police SWAT team visit to Andrew Brown, Jr.’s house turned fatal.