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Did Obama Low-Key Take the First Steps Towards Reparations?
How The Department hopes to finally seek justice for Tulsa Massacre survivors with the help of an Obama law
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16 of the Most Powerful Civil Rights Activists, Ever
As part of our on-going power series, we explore the most impactful Civil Rights activists in American history, from Fannie Lou Hammer to Fred Hampton.
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‘The Stakes Are Higher’: Jacob Latimore Talks Season 6 of The Chi
The young actor spoke to The Root ahead of the new season, which premieres on Showtime Aug. 6.
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Juneteenth 2023: Films To Help You Celebrate Black Liberation
From Black Panther, to Hidden Figures, to Selma, these are the movies that remind us of the true strength and resilience of Black people.
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To the Black History Haters: See The New Statue of Emmett Till’s Mama!
In Illinois, a statue honoring Emmett Till’s mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, was erected at her alma mater.
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Oscars 2023: Family of Emmett Till, Whoopi Goldberg React to Till Snub
Like The Woman King, Till was also shut out in the nominations for the upcoming awards ceremony, which prompted a statement from its director, Chinonye Chukwu.
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Family of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley “Overjoyed” Over Congressional Gold Medal [UPDATE]
The House unanimously voted on Wednesday to award both Emmett Till and his mother and activist Mamie Till-Mobley with the congressional gold medal.
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Ex-Assistant Of “Power” Producer Says He Called 50 Cent The N-Word, In New Lawsuit
“[Emmett] is a real piece of sh*t,” 50 remarked after hearing the allegations.
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Emmett Till Statue To Reside in Mississippi Town Near a Confederate Monument
The nine-foot statue will be ten miles away from Bryant’s Grocery & Meat Market, where the infamous whistling incident occurred.