emmett till
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Murders of The Civil Rights Movement That We Must Not Forget
Yes, the FBI plotted to kill Fred Hampton. But there's more.
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BHM: Where to Watch Iconic TV Series, Movies That Tell The Black Story
‘Roots,’ ‘High on the Hog,’ ‘Summer of Soul’ and ‘Eyes on the Prize’ are some of the titles that portray different periods of Black History.
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This May Hurt: New Development in The Case of 11-year-old Boy Shot and Wounded by Cop After Seeking Help
Mississippi Grand Jury Declines to Indict Cop who Shot and Wounded 11-year-old Boy
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Freddie Krueger Who? Karen is the Real Face of Terror For Black America
During this spooky season, the Root continues to reveal the real monsters who have terrified 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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The Community of Mothers Who Lost Sons to Police Killings
In the wake of Tyre Nichols, a mother discusses the familiar role of grieving with purpose.
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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.