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Hundreds of Ex- and Current Staffers Turn Out to Protest New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
Ify Ike is in pain. So much so that she was unable to hold her composure enough to stick to the written speech that she prepared for the protest Monday aimed at her former boss, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, for what she says is his failure to protect the black and brown…
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Tuesday's Protests Were Mostly Peaceful Even as Protesters Defied Curfews Across the Nation
Nationwide protests prompted by the death of George Floyd continued Tuesday night and were mostly peaceful even as protesters defied curfews that were meant to curtail the looting and vandalism that occurred during the night this past week. The Washington Post reports that around 2,000 protesters gathered near the White House—the largest gathering in the…
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In a Divided Nation, a Call to Finally Protect Black Lives Reaches a Fever Pitch
Across America on Thursday night, thousands of people marched to their state capitols, their public squares, their police precincts. Across America, they shouted “I can’t breathe”—a dying plea turned rallying cry. Police took arms against demonstrators—dressing in riot gear, shooting at the citizens who employ them with rubber bullets, or spraying tear gas to “disperse”…
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New York Lawmakers Propose Hate Crime Legislation in Response to Viral ‘Central Park Karen’ Video
Amy Cooper made herself famous for all the wrong reasons when she called the police to report “an African-American man threatening my life.” Video recorded by Christian Cooper, an African-American man (of no relation), shows he was actually only trying to get her to follow the rules and put a leash on her dog. Now,…
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‘There's an African-American Man Threatening My Life’: Karen Calls Police on Black Man for Asking Her to Leash Her Dog [Updated]
A white woman took Karen-ing to a whole new level when she called the police on a black man in New York City’s Central Park after he asked her to follow the rules and put a leash on her dog. A video recorded by birdwatching enthusiast Christian Cooper has gone viral, showing part of his…
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Exclusive: Joey Bada$$ Talks Partnership With NYC Fund for Public Schools to Benefit Homeless Youth
Rapper, actor and Pro Era collective co-founder Joey Bada$$ tells The Root that each year, he creates a list of goals he aims to accomplish for the next 365 days. The Brooklyn native explains that one of 2020’s biggest goals is to go full-throttle with his philanthropic endeavors. He announced Wednesday that he’s partnered with…
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Extends Eviction Moratorium to August
The mass closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in millions of Americans losing their jobs. This has put people in a position where they’re unsure of how and when they’ll be able to pay their rent. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has provided some relief for those in his state. CBS News reports…
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26-Year-Old Black Woman Dies Giving Birth After She Was Neglected by Doctors for Weeks, Family Says
Amber Isaac was a little more than a month away from her delivery date, and thrilled about the prospect of finally meeting her first child, a baby boy named Elias. But one issue had her worried: in February, she learned her platelet count was low, a symptom of several conditions that could result in dangerous…
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Trevor Noah Is Paying Daily Show Crew Furloughed by COVID-19 Out of His Own Pocket
Trevor Noah reminds me of Barack Obama in a lot of ways. He’s written a successful memoir about his upbringing and mixed identity, he’s extremely well-spoken and handsome with slightly protruding ears that somehow manage to make him look just more adorable, and he seems like the kinda guy you just can’t help but like.…