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Law Enforcement, News

Dramatic New Developments in the Tyre Nichols Coverup

The Memphis deputies have been suspended without pay for five days.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

February 16, 2023
Entertainment, It’s Lit

15 of Our Favorite Books on Black Romance [UPDATED]

With Valentine’s Day approaching, we’ve added even more titles to our list of books all about Black love

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 11, 2023
Entertainment, Television

The Full Rundown on All the Black Holiday Movies of the Season

A guide to all the holiday movies starring your favorite Black personalities.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

December 5, 2022
Law Enforcement, News

Small Alabama Police Department Dissolves After Racist Text Surfaces

Vincent, Alabama is left without a police force following the investigation of the racist remarks.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

August 7, 2022
Criminal Justice

Grand Jury Indicts Former Security Guard in Alvin Motley Shooting

Originally charged with second-degree murder, a grand jury found reason to charge Gregory Livingston with first-degree murder instead.

By

Rachel Pilgrim

Published

December 20, 2021
News, Race Matters

Vice President Kamala Harris Calls on Congress to Protect Voting Rights at National Action Network Celebration

The NAN’s 30th anniversary and 67th birthday celebration for its founder, Rev. Al Sharpton, was a platform for change and calls to action.

By

Rachel Pilgrim

Published

November 2, 2021
Politics

Democrats' Failed Attempt to Pass Voting Rights, Explained

If you’re looking for an explanation of Democrats’ strategy to strengthen voting rights, good luck with that. Here’s what happened with the For the People Act.

By

Michael Harriot

Published

June 23, 2021
News

NC Police Searching for Man Who Allegedly Shot Police Officer

Officer Tim Brackeen of the Shelby, N.C., Police Department was shot early Saturday and later died Monday morning from his injuries. Police suspect that Irving Fenner Jr., 23, is the man behind the shooting, and cops are now searching for the North Carolina man, USA Today reports. “I saw this man shoot this cop and…

By

The Root Staff

Published

September 13, 2016