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Professor: The Cost of Raising Black Kids in White Spaces
Black parents have spent generations opening doors in white spaces—but what are our children losing once they walk through them?
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Exclusive: Dr. Bernice King Says Nolan Wells’ Death Shows America Still Has ‘A Problem With Blackness’
The Root spoke exclusively with Dr. Bernice King, who shared her reaction to the tragic death of Nolan Wells.
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Over 70 Years After Being Falsely Accused, The Groveland Four Families Finally Get Justice
More than 75 years after their wrongful convictions, Florida approves $4 million for the families of four Black men.
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Inside Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Unconventional Love Story, From Soulmates to Separation and Back Again
News of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith being back under the same roof again is shaking the table! But how did they get back here? Let's break it down!
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WATCH: A Young Celtics Fan’s Tears Led to the Sweetest Jaylen Brown Surprise!
News of Jaylen Brown's trade from the Boston Celtics hit one young fan especially hard. But after a heartbreaking viral video, little Giovanni got the chance of a lifetime.
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Everything Black Americans Should Know About New ‘Trump Accounts’ Before Investing
Before you invest in a Trump Account for your Black child, here's everything you need to know.
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The World Cup’s Racism Problem Just Exposed Soccer’s Dark Side
From iShowSpeed to Kylian Mbappé, racism marred the World Cup. But Black greatness will always prevail on the global stage.
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Coach Charged in Deadly Hazing Incident Involving a Black Football Player With Sickle Cell Trait
A freshman football player’s death has led to criminal charges and renewed debates about hazing in college sports programs.
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The Internet is in Love With Rihanna’s Heartwarming Interaction With a Fan With Cancer
A touching encounter with a fan is proving once again just how compassionate Rihanna is.
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When ‘Toughness’ Turns Deadly: Coach’s Hazing Charges Put College Football Culture Under Scrutiny
A freshman football player’s death has led to criminal charges and renewed debates about hazing in college sports programs.