Trump and Vance Hit With Criminal Charges, ‘High-Profile’ Celebrity Allegedly Spotted In Diddy Tape, Michigan Man Tried To Stab Black Postal Worker Over Kamala Flyer, Penn Law Professor Placed On Leave For Racist Remarks And More

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Trump and J.D. Vance Were Just Hit With Criminal Charges. Here’s What We Know

Guerline Jozef from Haitian Bridge Alliance speaks after immigrants installed hundreds of green card placards symbolizing their demand for U.S. citizenship at a rally in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images Paul Morigi

Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, have made news for spread the dehumanizing yet entirely false claim that Haitian immigrants have been stealing and eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Now, the Haitian group that filed charges against the pair last month have added felony to the list. – Candace McDuffie Read More

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Real Photos of Slaves Released After 15-Year Legal Battle with Harvard

You Won’t Believe The Latest Claims About a ‘High-Profile’ Figure Featured in Diddy Sex Tapes

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The twists and turns when it comes to the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering case just keep getting wilder. In a Sept. 27 interview with NewsNation, Ariel Mitchell-Kidd — a lawyer for one of Combs’ accusers —claimed that someone reached out to her regarding an alleged pornographic tape. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Michigan Man Allegedly Tried to Stab Black Postal Worker For Putting Kamala Flyer In His Mailbox, But That’s Not All He Did…

As expected, tensions are rising as the primary election creeps closer. Even a simple lawn sign can trigger an opposing voter. Michigan police say they just arrested a man whose visceral reaction to a mere Kamala Harris flyer nearly cost someone’s life. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Penn Law Professor Amy Wax Said the U.S. Would Be Better Off With ‘More White People and Less Non-Whites,’’ So How the Hell Does She Still Have a Job??

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After making a series of disturbingly racist remarks, University of Pennsylvania law school professor Amy Wax is finally being punished, NBC News has reported. But her consequences in relation to her statements beg the question: Is she getting punished enough? – Candace McDuffie Read More

NYC Man Sends A Panicked Message Before His Body Is Found Floating in a Creek. But The Mystery Runs Deeper

In June 2023, the body of 27-year-old Karl Clemente was found floating in Newtown Creek, which borders the New York boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. Weeks later, the body of 27-year-old John Castic’s body was recovered from the same area. In a recent grisly discovery, police recovered yet another body from the creek. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Remember That Black Pastor Who Got Arrested for Watering Flowers? He Just Got Some Good News

Screenshot: Childersburg Police Department

It’s been over two years since the viral body camera footage was released of a Black Alabama pastor being arrested by the police for watering his neighbor’s flowers. However, he just received a ruling that may help him get justice. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Black Celebs We Lost in 2024

John Amos at “Showing Roots” New York Screening SVA Theatre on May 17, 2016 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage

Black people have had a significant impact on every aspect of life. From entertainment to sports to politics, to business, we’ve made this world a better place. Sadly, 2024 has seen us lose some of these industries’ most important figures. As we continue to make it through the year, join us in honoring the lives and legacy of those we’ve lost in 2024. – Root Staff Read More

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Finally Speaks On Mounting Lawsuits

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Despite facing a growing list of disturbing allegations, one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers has released a statement declaring his client’s innocence. This follows attorney Tony Buzbee (Buzbee Law Firm) joining AVA Law Group in a press conference that took place on Tuesday (Oct. 1). – Candace McDuffie Read More

The Shocking Details Behind a Black Arizona State Student Stabbing a Woman During Class

Photo: Maricopa County Jail, GoFundMe

On the morning of Sept. 19, students at Arizona State University were filing into economics class when, out of nowhere, a knife attack almost happened, seemingly at random. But police allege the attack wasn’t random at all. – Kalyn Womack Read More

What We Know About Diddy’s New ‘Dream Team’ of Defense Attorneys

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At this point, we know Sean “Diddy” Combs isn’t going down on federal charges without a fight. Now, he’s hired some new legal bigwigs to form a “dream defense team” to fight his case. – Kalyn Womack Read More

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