White Mob Gangs Up On Black Man At NC Grocery Store, Black Suffering In LA Gets Overshadowed By White Celebs, Black Man Claims American Airlines Accused Him of Sex Trafficking Own Wife, Retired Black Actress Is Latest Victim Of LA Wildfires And More

The Root’s most important news stories from the last week.

This White Mob Ganging Up on a Black Man at a North Carolina Grocery Store Could’ve Ended So Much Worse…

Photo: The North Carolina Beat (Instagram)

Witnessing another situation where a white man hems up a Black man in what could’ve been a fatal restraint was not how we looked forward to kicking off 2025. But, alas…. a Black North Carolina man was filmed in a disturbing video being subject to what appeared to be vigilante violence. – Kalyn Womack Read More

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The Story Of Two LA Wild Fires: Why Black Suffering is Overshadowed By White Celebs?

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White celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian, James Woods and Sarah Michelle Gellar have lashed out against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass because of the Palisades fire. However, the Black people who were affected by the Eaton Fire in Altadena haven’t garnered nearly as much media attention. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Police Say Ex-Boyfriend of Missing Woman Gave Himself Away With These Suspicious Online Searches

Photo: Facebook, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office

A Michigan family was unable to joyfully bring in the New Year due to the sudden vanishing of 30-year-old mother Ashley Elkins. As investigators probe potential foul play in her disappearance, they settled on one person as a suspect: her ex-boyfriend. – Kalyn Womack Read More

OMG! Black Man Claims American Airlines Accused Him of Sex Trafficking His Own Wife

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In the year of our Lord 2025, seeing a Black man traveling with his white wife shouldn’t even make you bat an eye. But believe it or not, some people still aren’t ok with interracial relationships. For that reason, what was supposed to be a romantic honeymoon getaway for an Arizona couple went all the way wrong. Now, a Black man is taking legal action against American Airlines, alleging he was racially profiled on his flight. – Angela Johnson Read More

Retired Black Actress Who Played Alongside Diana Ross Is the Latest Victim of the LA Wildfires

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The greater Los Angeles wildfires continue to ravage families, like that of Dalyce Curry: The 95-year-old grandmother’s remains were found just days after her Altadena home was burned to the ground. It was confirmed by a coroner on Sunday that the remains belonged to Dalyce Curry, a retired actress who appeared in several movies in the mid-20th Century including the “Blues Brothers,” “The 10 Commandments” and “Lady Sings the Blues,” according to KABC. – Noah A. McGee Read More

Why Comedian Deon Cole Just Had the Worst Week Ever in Los Angeles

Photo: Getty Images Alberto E. Rodriguez

Last week was not easy for actor Deon Cole, as he may have been affected by the Los Angeles wildfires more than any other Black celebrity.

The drama for the comedian began Thursday when Cole decided to cancel his birthday party, writing on Instagram, “Due to the fires in Los Angeles we are postponing our party tonight at the well. Thoughts and prayers to those that have lost.” – Noah A. McGee Read More

Cook County Judge Caught Sending a Racist Meme Gets Punishment But Was It Enough?

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When a Chicago-area judge was caught sending around a racist meme, some could have believed it would have been grounds for termination. Though that was not the case. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Not Hearthrob Method Man Allegedly Punching Folks In The Face At NYC Gym?

Photo: Getty Images Al Pereira

Rapper and actor Method Man has reportedly been involved in a shocking assault. According to The New York Post, law enforcement officials confirmed that the incident took place at Crunch Fitness gym on Staten Island. – Candace McDuffie Read More

TX State Rep Says Asians Are Reaping the Benefits of The Black Struggle. Does He Have a Point?

Photo: Getty Images Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle

In a recent interview with Texas State Representative Gene Wu, the politician talked about the strained relationship between Asian and Black Americans. Amidst his commentary, he made a weighty remark about how Asian Americans have gained from the backs of Black Americans. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Khloe Kardashian, Others Are Coming For L.A. Mayor Bass’ Neck. But While Some Claim Their Critiques Are Valid, Others Call Racism

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, joins California Governor Gavin Newsom, left, and State Senator Alex Padilla while surveying damage during the Palisades Fire on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Pacific Palisades, CA. Photo: Getty Images Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group

Some of Los Angeles’ richest and most prominent celebrities—like Khloe Kardashian—are coming for Mayor Karen Bass over the city’s response to the wildfires that have left thousands displaced. – Candace McDuffie Read More

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