Martin Luther King
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As a Judge Considers Trump’s Fate, Here’s 14 Trump Wannabes Intent on Continuing His Messy Legacy
Even following a conviction, The Donald's electability this November is uncertain. Regardless, these are the politicians who have studied his blueprint.
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Biden Shouts Out Black Girl Who Got $14.7 million in Scholarships, ‘The Black Wife Effect’ Goes Viral on Tiktok, MLK’s Ally Dies and More
A collection of The Root's best posts of the week in culture
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Three Things We’ll Remember About MLK’s Ally, the Late Rev. William Lawson
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Pastor Reverend William Lawson died at age 95
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The Real Racist Story Behind Beyoncé’s Upcoming ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album
The legendary pop star is on a revenge tour with "Cowboy Carter," her first Country album.
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Does This NC Republican Sound Like ‘Martin Luther King on Steroids’ to You? You Won’t Believe This
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson once called the Civil Rights Movement a “communist plot to subvert capitalism."
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Head of the Class: Famous Black HBCU Alumni
Taraji P. Henson, Megan Thee Stallion and our very own VP are among more than a few notable HBCU grads.
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17 Times People Butchered Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Here are some of the most egregious times MLK's legacy was butchered in recent years.
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James Baldwin’s Home in France Should be a Black Artist’s Mecca. Instead, It’s an Apartment Complex
The home where the writer spent the last years of his life is no more.
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Biden-Harris Admin’s Historic Wins Are Fulfilling Martin Luther King’s Famous Dream, Says Insider
On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, the Biden-Harris White House continues to be influenced by MLK’s dream, says former WH speechwriter.
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Nevada Has Now Recognized Juneteenth As A State Holiday
Nevada joins other states, like New York and Washington, to elevate Juneteenth.