breonna taylor
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In Her Last Book, Valerie Boyd Amplifies the Voices of Black Writers
With Bigger Than Bravery, the legendary writer/editor assembled a powerful coalition of Black voices, including Alice Walker, Pearl Cleage and Deesha Philyaw.
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![No Black Jurors Selected in Aaron Dean Murder Trial [Update]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4271341f9defa2836e94e8e019445575-300x209.jpg)
No Black Jurors Selected in Aaron Dean Murder Trial [Update]
Atatiana Jefferson's 11-year-old nephew testified at the officer’s trial.
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![Louisville Finalizes Settlement with Kenneth Walker in Breonna Taylor Killing [Update]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/e34f24ef9d234a2f0bd9abd932e5d48a-300x200.jpg)
Louisville Finalizes Settlement with Kenneth Walker in Breonna Taylor Killing [Update]
Both of Walker's lawsuits have finally been settled after more than two years.
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![Kansas City Captor Involved in the Rape/Kidnapping of Black Women Displayed Racist Behavior on Social Media [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2e7a718d36c181aa6cccc32f5b0bb4bf-300x170.jpg)
Kansas City Captor Involved in the Rape/Kidnapping of Black Women Displayed Racist Behavior on Social Media [UPDATED]
Old social media posts show Timothy Haslett Jr., the kidnapper and rapist, making racist comments and statements.
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Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend Recounts The Night She Was Killed By Police On Red Table Talk
Kenny Walker opens up about the 2020 botched raid that resulted in Taylor's death.
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How Much Time Behind Bars Should The Lying Cop Who Got Breonna Taylor Killed Do?
Kelly Goodlett faces a maximum of five years at sentencing next month. That ain't enough.
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![A Supersized List of October 2022 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read [UPDATED]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/25104404/c87a0e8b6b5f2a1b27e067b8ac28f5c3-300x200.jpg)
A Supersized List of October 2022 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read [UPDATED]
There are so many great new titles hitting the shelves in October we had to update it again.
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Louisville NAACP Says It’s Time For Kentucky Attorney General David Cameron To Go
Officials from the Kentucky chapter are calling for David Cameron to step down over his handling of the Breonna Taylor case.
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Did Officers Falsify Documents in Breonna Taylor Case Based On A Gut Feeling?
The testimony in the case that has been widely reported says yes.
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Breonna Taylor’s Neighbors Sue A Cop Involved In Her Death
But why the hell hasn't anyone yet been charged with killing her?