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Black Santa Is Payback for All of Those White-Jesus Paintings in Black Churches
When I first heard about a black Santa coming to the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., I thought back on all the times I went to see Santa Claus as a child. Why I was being forced to sit on some old white man’s lap was beyond my comprehension. Hell, I didn’t even believe…
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Ronald Gasser, Man Arrested in Death of Joe McKnight, Released From Custody
Ronald Gasser, the man authorities say shot and killed former NFL player Joe McKnight outside New Orleans, was released from custody overnight without being charged, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, NOLA.com reports. McKnight was shot and killed Thursday at the intersection of Behrman Highway and Holmes Boulevard in the New Orleans suburb of Terrytown,…
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We Are All Insecure
Eight weeks ago, The Root published an article I wrote, titled, “Is Insecure Preying on Black Women’s Insecurities?” It was a simple question, based on an honest concern I’d had while previewing the show prior to its debut on HBO: As viewers—and, at times, voyeurs—of Insecure, what was our intended takeaway? Was there a deliberate…
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Former NFL Running Back Joe McKnight Killed in Road Rage Incident Near New Orleans
A shooting after an argument at an intersection in a New Orleans suburb Thursday has left a former NFL running back dead, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, NOLA.com reports. Joe McKnight, 28, who played for both the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs, was identified by family members at the scene.…
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Confessions of a Bad Dad on the Eve of His 2nd Child
As my wife and I careen into the last few weeks of her pregnancy and prepare for life with our new little girl, it’s beginning to dawn on me just how bad a job I’ve been doing as a parent for our first daughter. Four, almost five, years into the game, and I’m finally coming…
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What to Make of Kanye West?
This piece started off quite differently. You see, after years of skating around the margins of the sentiment, I’d finally leaned into full-on “F—k Kanye West” mode. It followed years of annoyance at his trend of constantly obnoxious and solipsistic behavior. Even his admission during a recent concert that he didn’t vote at all Nov. 8…
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Nas Criticized for Praising Fidel Castro
Following the death of Fidel Castro, it seemed as though everyone instantly became an expert on Castro and Cuban history. From the think pieces on how bad Castro was to even those praising the deceased dictator, everyone had an opinion about the man’s life. And some of those opinions were met with criticism. Rapper Nas…
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Collecting Our History: How Black Memorabilia Shapes the Present Through the Past
Images of African Americans, whether they are racist portraits of chocolate-skinned people with big red lips or positive images of iconic blacks such as President Barack Obama and actress Cicely Tyson, have a lot to do with how people of color see themselves. Are they pretty and smart, or are they ugly and stupid? People…
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Kanye West Goes Off on Jay Z, Beyoncé, Ends Show After 3 Songs
During a Saturday-night performance in Sacramento, Calif., rapper-producer Kanye West not only went off on a tirade against Jay Z and Beyoncé and arrived to the show late, but also ended his set after three songs. Ye started pouring tea during the show, saying that Yoncé said she would only perform if she won Video of…