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I Don’t Care What Anyone Says. Lupe Fiasco Rapping Over André 3000’s New Blue Sun Is a Dope Idea
Joe Budden recently criticized the Chicago rapper for rapping over the instrumental Andre 3000 song.
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Now Kansas Republicans Are Going After Transgender Youth and Their Doctors In New Bill
Republicans in Kansas approved a plan aimed at ending gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
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Offensive George Floyd-Themed Promposal Causes Outrage at California High School
Parents now want the student who made the invite to not attend the prom.
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Circus-themed Ball for St. Petersburg’s 1st Black Mayor Canceled After He Declined His Invite
Ken Welch was elected as St. Petersburg, Florida’s first Black mayor in November, months after the Junior League of St. Petersburg planned the event.
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The Root’s Young Futurists 2020: Nominate the Leaders Who Are Ready to Change the World
The 2020 election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential elections in American history, and frankly, many of us are stressed just thinking about choosing a new leader (and getting rid of the old one). But what if you had a chance to choose the leaders of tomorrow? We’re looking for the…
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Calling All Young Leaders: Nominate a Young Person for The Root Young Futurists 2017
If you know some young black superstars in your community, help us by nominating them for our annual The Root Young Futurists! We want to choose the best of the best for our 2017 list. Our new list will be revealed in February, and we are now accepting nominations. In order to qualify for consideration,…