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Death by Vigilante: A Black Man Killed By A White Passenger On NYC Subway. Justice?

A bystander chose to record the incident instead of intervening.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

May 3, 2023
Business, Culture

NYC Mayor and Comptroller Tell Wells Fargo to Do Right By Black Homeowners [UPDATED]

The Root spoke exclusively with NYC Comptroller Brad Lander about the city’s decision to exclude the bank from city’s deposit accounts

By

Angela Johnson

Published

April 21, 2022
News

Advocates Want Wells Fargo Barred from Handling NYC Accounts

Community and consumer activists point to Wells Fargo’s discriminatory lending practices, arguing the bank should not be allowed to compete for city accounts

By

Angela Johnson

Published

April 7, 2022
Politics

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Picks State Sen. Brian Benjamin as Lieutenant Governor

Brian Benjamin will be the second Black man in NY history to hold the title. Hochul is expected to formally announce his new role on Thursday.

By

Terrell Jermaine Starr

Published

August 26, 2021