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Olympics Head Doesn’t Rule Out Late Cancellation of Tokyo Games Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

So far, 71 people approved to work or compete in the Olympics have tested positive for the virus.

Joe Jurado

7/20/21 5:00PM

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COVID Death Toll in America Tops 500,000, Black Americans and Other Communities of Color Still Have Highest Rates of Loss

On Monday, the U.S. marked nearly a year since the ongoing coronavirus pandemic arrived on our shores by reaching a…

Ishena Robinson

2/23/21 12:00PM

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Say Her Name: Dr. Susan Moore and Medical Apartheid

On December 20th, Michigan-based family medicine physician Dr. Susan Moore died due to complications from COVID-19.…

Greg Akili and Dr. Emilee Bargoma

1/15/21 9:00AM

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Everything We Know About Biden’s Stimmy Package. Plus, Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Ayanna Pressley Want to Give Babies Bonds

OK, who are we kidding? We all voted for Joe Biden for three reasons: First, he wasn’t Donald Trump, and I’m…

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

1/13/21 2:30PM

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Second Congresswoman Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Capitol Lockdown With Maskholes

Rep. Pramila Jayapal has tested positive for COVID-19, making her the second congresswoman to test positive for the…

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

1/12/21 12:30PM

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OK, NBA. Enough Is Enough

As one of the chosen few lucky enough to have NBA League Pass and NFL Sunday Ticket, I’ve made it my mission in life…

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Verzuz Is Returning to Its Origins, Y’all—With Its Performers in Separate Locations

Many people have been hoping that 2021 will be a reset from the dumpster fire that was 2020 (turns out, it’s kicking…

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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Hospitalized With COVID-19

Five days after announcing that he tested positive for the coronavirus, Birmingham, Ala., Mayor Randall Woodfin has…

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'Give Yourself Some Self Love Because You Did It': The Root Staff Looks Back at Navigating 2020

This year was tough, and it seems like everybody can tell you a different, personal reason why.

Jessica Moulite

12/29/20 2:15PM

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Black Paranoia and the COVID Vaccine, Explained

Hey, Racist Baby! How are you doing? I haven’t seen you in a while.

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A Black Doctor Dies of Coronavirus Complications Just Weeks After Complaining About Hospital's Racist Treatment

An Indiana doctor has died from COVID-19 complications just weeks after reporting racial mistreatment on behalf of…

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Dwayne Haskins Apologizes After Maskless Strip Club Pictures Leak—Just Don't Expect an Apology From James Harden for Doing the Exact Same Thing

As someone who’s never had even a remote desire to pay somebody to get naked, I will never understand the allure of…

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Uncle Luke Opens Up About Contracting Coronavirus, Tells Fans ‘You Have to Think About the Consequences’

In a recent op-ed for the Miami New Times, 2 Live Crew member Luther Campbell, aka Uncle Luke, revealed that he had…

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Once Again It's On: Here Are the Storylines to Keep an Eye On as the NBA Makes Its Triumphant Return

Damn, the NBA is back already?!

Jay Connor

12/22/20 1:39PM

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Wrapping Paper Roll Call: Help Them Heal for the Holidays

At this point, all of us likely know someone—or several someones—who contracted and hopefully survived COVID-19, as…

Maiysha Kai

12/20/20 9:00AM

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Wrapping Paper Roll Call: In Celebration of the Essentials

What do you get the person who has given so many so much—in many cases, the gift of care, comfort and survival—this…

Maiysha Kai

12/19/20 12:35PM

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Who All Gon' Be There? The Entire Houston Cougars Roster Has Tested Positive for the Coronavirus This Year. Yup, All 15 of Them

Since March, the coronavirus has unleashed all types of unbridled hell on both professional and collegiate sports.…

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ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcasts Will Revisit the NBA Shut Down With March 11 2020

For hoop heads, March 11 is a day that will live on in infamy.

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Sen. Angus King: Want to Stop Coronavirus? Make Netflix and Disney Plus Free

Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) has an idea that’s so stupid it actually might be goddamn brilliant!

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

12/16/20 1:00PM

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