Civil Rights Lawyer: How a KKK Law is Being Used to Silence Two Black Women in Minneapolis
After a viral, nonviolent protest, federal authorities weaponized two civil rights laws to target prominent Black activists.
Dark Skinned Black Men Weren’t Considered Sexy…Until One Man Changed The Game
OPINION: The discussion about colorism in our community has largely centered on the experience of dark-skinned Black women. But this one chocolate brother changed everything for Black men.
When ICE Allegedly Uses Children as Bait, There Is No Moral Defense…
When ICE agents allegedly begins to use children as leverage, the debate is no longer about policy. It is about humanity.
From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments
By skipping the final “Queer Eye” press run, Karamo Brown taught viewers a valuable lesson about standing up to mistreatment in white-led spaces.
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Resurfaced Video of The Blind Side Author Joking About Michael Oher’s College Grades Has Me Feeling a Type of Way
Also Watch The Root’s video with Oher …only five days before he filed the petition.
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The Only Person To Blame For Tory Lanez’s 10 Year Jail Sentence Is Tory Lanez
The rapper’s fate could have been different if he wasn’t worried about his ego.
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After Kamala Bowed Out, Gavin Newsom Steps Into DeSantis Debate
But we have some thoughts on how the Cali governor treats Black women in his circle.
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On the 75th Anniversary of Armed Forces Desegregation, Republicans Don’t Get to Pretend They Support Our Military
They don’t get to puff out their chests, talk about national security and profess the love and respect they hold for every man and woman who wears a uniform.
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Republicans Have Shown Us That Words Matter—And So Do Elections
If they think their racist words and actions are acceptable, they need to think again.
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Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ Is the Racist Anthem White Folks Have Been Waiting For
Aldean shot the music video for it in front of a courthouse where a Black man was lynched.