WATCH: ‘Karen’ Calls Amazon Driver the N-Word, But That’s Not All…
Because it’s a day that ends in “y,” yet another video has surfaced on social media of a “Karen” doing what they do best – threatening to call the police on someone because they feel they have been wronged. – Angela Johnson Read More
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A FedEx Contract Worker Was Arrested After Allegedly Doing This With Undelivered Packages
A Black FedEx worker was arrested in Bonifay, Florida following an investigation of several missing packages. Officials with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office said in a official statement that they reached out to the shipping company for help finding the driver, who was ultimately identified as Latavion Lewis. – Candace McDuffie Read More
California Family Seeks Justice After Alleged Racist Attack On 13-Year-Old Boy
On Monday, Dec. 23, civil rights activists assembled in front of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in Northridge, California to demand justice for 13-year-old Sal’Vyion “Sal” Torres. Torres, who is Black, was the victim of an alleged racist attack. – Candace McDuffie Read More
NYPD Chief Resigns Amid Disturbing Sexual Misconduct Allegations—But There’s Much More
The latest scandal to rock the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is one that no one saw coming. Jeffrey Maddrey, the department’s highest-ranking uniformed officer, stepped down from his position on Friday, Dec. 20, after being accused of sexual misconduct. – Candace McDuffie Read More
NY Public School Teacher Sued Over Allegedly Asking Black Students This Outrageous Racially-charged Question
A white teacher at a public school in New York is being sued for allegedly asking an outrageously racist question to two Black students. According to The Independent, Monique-Gale Messina—a teacher at Eldred Junior Senior High School in Sullivan County—asked the pair if they were “’pure-bred’ Black” in front of their peers. – Candace McDuffie Read More
Black Celebs We Lost in 2024
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
SMH: Letter Circulates in Oregon Encouraging Residents to ‘Round Up’ People of Color
Oregon officials have condemned a racist letter that has been circulating in various communities throughout Lincoln County. According to a Dec. 19 Facebook post by the sheriff’s office, the letter entitled “The Brown Round Up, Part 1″ encouraged residents to track and report information regarding people of color. – Candace McDuffie Read More
How Jay-Z Finally Got Back At Tony Buzbee After a Wild Few Weeks
While everyone was celebrating the holiday, it seems like Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter had a special gift for Texas attorney Tony Buzbee…in the form of a lawsuit. – Phenix S Halley Read More
What?? Why Former Black Panther Members Believe They’re Still Being Monitored By The FBI After More Than 50 Years
According to a shocking new report by The Nation, former Black Panther Party members have insisted that they are still being monitored by the FBI even though COINTELPRO was terminated back in 1971. COINTELPRO, which stands for Counterintelligence Program, was a covert operation started by the FBI in 1956. – Candace McDuffie Read More
After Suffering Tragic Loss, This Black Ohio Teen Received a Text That Changed His Life
At just 17 years old, Petey Jones has already experienced unspeakable tragedy. In 2017, the Ohio teen lost his father, who died from a heart attack at age 40. Three years later, his mother passed away from an unknown condition on New Year’s Day 2021. In March of that same year, tragedy struck again when a fire destroyed his apartment and took the life of his older sister, Maronique, who had been caring for him. – Angela Johnson Read More
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