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Can Texas Really Turn Blue? Democrat Leticia Plummer Says the Time is Now
In an exclusive interview with 'The Root,' Dr. Letitia Plummer made her case for a changing Texas and a more unified Democratic Party.
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Why the NABJ Gave Stephen A. Smith a Thumbs Down at This Year’s Conference
After NABJ gave Stephen A. Smith the "Thumbs Down" award for his record of criticizing Black women politicians, he threatened to finish what they started.
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How Maryland is Reckoning With Forgotten Black Boys Who Died in State Care More Than a Century Ago
More than a century later, the state of Maryland is investigating the deaths of Black boys who died in state custody.
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Black TikTok Creator Speaks Out After White Influencer Accused of Copying Her Video Word for Word
After calling out white content creator Laurie Faulkner for allegedly copying her video, Brianne Saturdays is speaking out about the incident.
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The Best Moments From the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Ceremony
Unforgettable speeches, touching family tributes, and iconic reunions headlined an emotional weekend honoring the game’s greatest legends.
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Cambridge’s Youngest Black Professor Found Dead Following Plagiarism Probe
From overcoming disability to becoming Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, Jason Arday’s remarkable journey ended amid controversy, scrutiny and tragedy.
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The Rise and Fall of Jason Arday, Cambridge’s Youngest Black Professor
From overcoming disability to becoming Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, Jason Arday’s remarkable journey ended amid controversy, scrutiny and tragedy.
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Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns Say ‘I Do’ in a Glamorous Malibu Wedding
The longtime friends said “I do” in an intimate oceanfront ceremony surrounded by family, friends and their celebrity peers.
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The Best Posthumous Hip-Hop Albums Ever Released
From Nipsey Hussle's "PROLIFIC" to Sean Price's "Imperious Rex," we’re looking back at the most impactful posthumous hip-hop albums.
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Who Is Maya Boyd? Everything to Know About Marvel’s New Storm in ‘X-Men’ Reboot
Broadway star Maya Boyd has just been cast as Storm in MCU's upcoming "X-Men" reboot. If you don't know the breakout actress yet, we're filling you in!