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Black Woman Calls Out Racist Plane Passenger and 15 Million TikTokers Watched

A viral TikTok shows a Black woman confronting a flight passenger for sending an alleged racist messages about her.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

May 30, 2023
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‘Citi Bike Karen’s’ GoFundMe Explodes With Cash

Sarah Comrie's uncle organized the page to cover legal fees since she was labeled a "racist Karen."

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

May 23, 2023
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DEI Uber Executive Centers White Women’s Feelings With ‘Don’t Call Me Karen’ Events, Gets Placed On Leave

Bo Young Lee's talks featured white women speakers explaining why the term 'Karen' is harmful.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

May 22, 2023
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Small Town Horror Story: The Racist Ranch Feud

Courtney and Nicole Mallery repaired their ranch after flooding damage. Shortly after, they noticed their property had been vandalized and livestock killed.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

May 20, 2023
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‘Citi Bike Karen’ Got Somethin’ to Say

The attorney for the woman accused of trying to steal a Black teen’s Citi Bike claims the video tells a one-sided story.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

May 19, 2023
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Black Couple Kicked Out Restaurant for Allegedly Smelling Like Pot

A Mississippi couple filed a racial discrimination suit after being kicked out of a restaurant for allegedly smelling like marijuana.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

May 18, 2023
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Rep. Cori Bush Pushes For $14 Trillion In Reparations

Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush spoke to The Root about introducing a resolution urging Congress to provide reparations to Black Americans.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

May 17, 2023
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Yale Study Reveals Terrifying Excess Deaths For African Americans

The study tracked deaths among Black Americans for more than 20 years.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

May 16, 2023
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Small Town Horror Story: The Tragic Murder of Model Harry Uzoka

Harry Uzoka rose to be one of London’s most adored male models. But fame brought him envious peers and a jealous stalker.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

May 13, 2023
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Finally, Some Good News in the Racist Rancher Feud

The Black ranch couple that accused their white neighbors of racial harassment have had their stalking charges dropped.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

May 11, 2023