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Legal, News

Second Cop in Tyre Nichols Case Changes His Mind About His Plea…

Former Memphis officer Emmitt Martin III decided to enter a guilty plea in the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

August 25, 2024
Culture

Who Were The Other “Black” Presidents? How Reesa Tessa’s Bad Relationship Helped Her Go Viral on Tiktok, “Bye Felicia” Explained and More Culture News

A collection of The Root’s best posts of the week in culture

By

The Root Staff

Published

February 24, 2024
Black History Month, Culture

‘It Was Cold and They Wouldn’t Let Us In!’ Vogue Icon, Beverly Johnson Recalls Steel Mills, Swimming Pools & Discrimination | My Family Story

The model and businesswoman tells her story of growing up in working-class Buffalo, NY, and finding love late in life.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

February 22, 2024
Entertainment

Stephanie Mills Says a Battle Between Her and Chaka Khan Almost Happened but 'The Verzuz People Weren’t Interested'—Until Now!

The ‘Never Knew Love Like This Before’ singer shared the surprising revelation during a conversation with The Breakfast Club’s Charlamagne tha God.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

June 23, 2021