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![Representative Barbara Lee Announces Her Senate Run [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/3369f1973590891d6c4a9650a60121fd-300x200.jpg)
Representative Barbara Lee Announces Her Senate Run [UPDATED]
Representative Barbara Lee plans to launch her Campaign for California Senator Diane Feinstein's seat to become the only Black woman currently in the Senate.
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Bill Russell: Legend On Netflix Is Our TV Pick This Week
A celebration of basketball’s greatest champion is what’s Black on TV.
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![Huu Can Tran Identified As Suspect In Monterey Park Mass Shooting [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/34deeef4f691e586b9133806b368d586-300x200.jpg)
Huu Can Tran Identified As Suspect In Monterey Park Mass Shooting [UPDATED]
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will give a statement at Monterey Park City Hall.
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LA Council Still Dealing With Repercussions From Racism Scandal
Councilman Kevin de León still refuses to step down even though President Biden requested he do so.
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Comedian & Netflix’s You People Star, Sam Jay, Plays That’s So Random
Former SNL writer, Sam Jay (Bust Down, Pause with Sam Jay), drops by the studio to talk about her exciting new first film role and more.
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Encanto Brings the Entire Madrigal Family to the Hollywood Bowl
The choreographers of Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl spoke to The Root about recreating the animated film at the classic venue.
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Netflix’s Wednesday Star, Joy Sunday, Plays That’s So Random
Sunday plays Bianca Barclay in the hit series by Tim Burton, a spin-off of The Addams Family.
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Kevin de León is at the Heart of the Latest LA Council Nonsense
I fear the drama surrounding this single phone call will never cease.
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Black Man Renting Airbnb Allegedly Shot By White Neighbor
The reported shooter, Mark Waters, was charged with felony assault with a semi-automatic firearm.
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Vice President Kamala Harris Will Swear-In New L.A. Mayor Karen Bass
In a moment bursting with historical significance, the VP will be swearing in Karen Bass, the first Black woman elected as Mayor of Los Angeles.