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Zahara Jolie is Now a Proud Spelman Grad
As Zahara Jolie joins Spelman's Class of 2026, she leaves one important part of her past behind.
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Louisiana Police Beat Unarmed Black Man to Death and Attempted a Cover-Up. Now, His Daughter Will Receive Historic $5M Settlement
Years after Ronald Greene died at the hands of Louisiana State Police, his daughter was just awarded a landmark $5 million settlement.
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Birthday Trip to Jamaica Turns Deadly After New York Woman Sends Desperate Final Texts
After a birthday vacation takes a deadly turn, Jamaican authorities have worked closely with New York officials to detain the alleged suspect in his wife's murder.
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Why Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Hasn’t Impressed Professional Music Critics and Fans
Professional critics and fans aren't loving Drake's "ICEMAN" album. We'll tell you why.
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Why Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Failed to Impress Professional Music Critics and Fans
Drake's "Iceman" has left critics and fans disappointed, claiming his music has gone stale with nothing fresh to offer.
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The Rich Political History of Black Voting Districts Where Rights Are At Risk
From slavery to civil rights and music, we're laying out all the congressional districts targeted in redistricting battles with deep ties to Black history.
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What All Black Voters Should Learn From Alabama’s Big Voting Rights Protest
I was on the ground for the National Day of Action in Alabama. Now, I'm looking forward to the next movement.
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The National Day of Action Reminded Me Why ‘All Roads Lead to the South’
I was on the ground for the National Day of Action in Alabama. Now, I'm looking forward to the next movement.
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‘Freedom Summer’: The Good, the Bad, and the Horrifyingly Ugly Things You Didn’t Know
Decades after Freedom Summer led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, The Root revisits what led to the historic legislation following SCOTUS' recent ruling.
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Arizona Man Accuses Woman of Catfishing After First Date, Then the Unthinkable Happened
Norris Taft reportedly called Mikela Bahe a "catfish" during their first date. Now, she's charged with running him over with his own car after he ended the date.