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Until Freedom Announces Day of Outrage in Honor of #AtatianaJefferson
On Oct. 12, police killed Atatiana Jefferson in her own Fort Worth, Texas, home. Refusing to allow her death to go unpunished, Until Freedom—a collection of activists, organizers, and survivors of racial injustice—will lead a national day of action on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Jefferson. According to a press release provided…
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Jay-Z Touts His NFL Partnership as the Evolution of Colin Kaepernick’s Protests. But Is It?
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a bit bewildered at Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s decision to partner with the NFL. In case you missed the big news yesterday—which, of course, you didn’t, because you read all about it here at The Root—the man who gave us Blue Ivy, Sir and Rumi announced a multi-year…
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Angela Davis to be Inducted Into the National Women's Hall of Fame
The National Women’s Hall of Fame prides itself on celebrating the achievements of transcendent women throughout the course of American history. And this fall, educator and activist Angela Davis will be recognized for both her courage and accomplishments. The Associated Press reports that Davis is among the class of 2019 inductees, which includes lawyer Sarah…
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Kim Kardashian West Partners with Lyft to Provide 5,000 Former Prisoners With Transportation to Job Interviews
Kim Kardashian is problematic as hell. She’s also inexplicably gone from socialite to social justice superheroine as of late, being instrumental in commuting the life sentence of non-violent offender Alice Johnson; deploying her legal team to assist Cyntonia Brown in her eventual clemency; and unleashing her white privilege to address criminal justice reform and other…
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ACLU Files Lawsuit After California Church Is Removed as Polling Place for Supporting Black Lives Matter
With the 2018 midterms three months away, the Fresno, Calif., country clerk and register of voters received a rather peculiar grievance. Specifically, according to the Washington Post, a voter—who I assume suffers from an acute case of white fragility—wanted to know “Why it was okay to have a Black Lives Matter (a known domestic terrorist…
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These Women Advance Dr. King's Mission By Reclaiming the Black Church’s Civil Rights Legacy
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is often remembered for his nonviolent fight for civil rights and his moving calls for justice. And as a reverend, the Atlanta native also called on congregations nationwide to take on the same fights when he echoed his views from church pulpits. “A lot of the movements grew out of…
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Saving Lives at Super Bowl LIII: A Social Justice Re-Cap of The Gaudiest Weekend in Atlanta
“Then get over here,” yelled a 20-something-year-old black woman into her phone outside of the posh Dior store in Buckhead section of Atlanta. I could overhear her complaining that a client hadn’t arrived in time and that she was going to lose money. In Los Angeles everybody is a writer. In D.C. everyone is a…
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The Impossible Marathon of Journalism in 2018
At first, it felt easy enough to laugh at them. There was Alison Ettel (“Permit Patty”) crouching on a San Francisco sidewalk after confronting a black eight-year-old girl for selling water. There was Jennifer Schulte, who became an instant meme as “BBQ Becky,” breaking down in a fit of white tears after calling the cops…
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Mother of Trayvon Martin Receives Honorary Doctorate from Benedict College
Since the tragic death of her son Trayvon Martin in 2012, Sybrina Fulton has evolved into an unwavering force against racial inequality. As such, she’s been rewarded for her commitment to social justice. According to WIS News, after delivering the commencement address at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, she was presented with an honorary…
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Officer Responsible for Eric Garner’s Death Will Finally Face a Disciplinary Trial in May
It’s been four years since “I Can’t Breathe” became a rallying cry for black Americans fed up with the systemic oppression and police brutality that permeate our society. And after four years of anger, frustration, and unspeakable grief, Gwen Carr—the mother of Eric Garner—appears to be on the cusp of receiving long overdue justice. NBC…
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