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Watch: The Year in Black News

By
Peter J. Rickards
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As we enter 2017, The Root takes a look back at some of this year’s headlines in black news. Check out the video for a look at some of the highs and lows of the year:

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Suggested Reading

Photo Story Of How Blue Ivy Prepared to To Slay The Cowboy Carter Stage
Black Folks Are Losing Their Minds Over Fantasia's Return to 'American Idol' After 21 Years, But That's Not All!
Why These Hideous Comments Kanye West Made About His Own Daughter North Will Likely Be Kim Kardashian's Last Straw
Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour Kicked Off With This Viral Moment
Subtitles
  • Off
  • English

P.J. Rickards is an original video creator at The Root.

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