Race Matters
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Bishop William Barber II Retires From Pastoring, What’s Next?
North Carolina Civil Rights Leader Bishop William Barber delivered his last sermon as pastor after 30 years at Greenleaf Christian Church.
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Slavery Exhibit Opens in Boston’s Faneuil Hall, But Faneuil was an Enslaver
In Boston, advocacy groups are protesting the opening of an exhibit on slavery opening in Faneuil Hall, named after an enslaver.
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Ku Klux Klan Flyers Were Reported In Kentucky Neighborhoods
After KKK flyers appeared in Mt. Sterling Kentucky, additional flyers were reported in Corbin and Paris Kentucky.
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Are Reparations A Possibility? We Asked The Experts
The Root spoke to experts about the state of Reparations in the United States, and where we need to go.
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Exclusive: Democrats Want to Restore The Civil Rights Act
Earlier today, Democrats in the House and Senate introduced the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2023. Here’s what it does.
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Racist Leaves Disturbing “Package” at Oregon City Mayor’s Office
Police are investigating the act, targeting a Black city councilor, as a hate crime
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Here’s Why NYC Looks Post-Apocalyptic and Why Black Folks Should Stay Clear
Wildfires from Canada have darkened the skies across the Northeast. Black Americans could be especially at risk.
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Turns Out “Stand Your Ground” Didn’t Stand for Ajike Owens’ Shooter
The white woman who allegedly shot Ajike “AJ” Owens was arrested and handed felony charges.