black lives matter
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Black Lawmakers To Highlight Victims of Police Brutality At State of The Union Address
The Rootspoke exclusively with Rep. Gwen Moore and Milwaukee Bucks' player Sterling Brown about why we must keep shining a light on police brutality.
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Experts Say Let the World See What They Did To Tyre Nichols
“When we don’t have records, when we don’t have documentation, that’s when people are able to ignore the problems,” says BLM Co-Founder Alicia Garza
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A Double Amputee Was Shot and Killed by the LAPD
The video of the incident contradicts the police statements.
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![Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency Amidst Consistent Cop City Protests [Update]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2601d3d4a567e845deef81a8ddaf87d2-300x164.jpg)
Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency Amidst Consistent Cop City Protests [Update]
The death of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran has led to days of unrest.
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![5 Black Officers Fired Following Tyre Nichols Investigation [Update]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/44bd92066b5148d06d096a56f91e6ad1-300x218.jpg)
5 Black Officers Fired Following Tyre Nichols Investigation [Update]
I bet y'all were expecting a bunch of white faces.
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Washington Court Says Wearing a MAGA Hat is Protected by the First Amendment
A science teacher challenged the criticism from his colleagues.
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Jimmy Atchison’s Family Demands More Than an Indictment in His Fatal Shooting
Ex-officer Sung Kim faces involuntary manslaughter after shooting Atchison while he hid in a closet.
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Atatiana Jefferson’s Killer Should’ve Never Been a Cop, Psychologist Testifies
The ex-cop was found guilty in Jefferson’s murder and faces 20 years in prison.