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These Scary ICE Attacks On Black Folks Should Disturb America
From the mysterious disappearance of a Haitian man to a Black man accused of being Somali, these are just a few of the shocking interactions between Black people and ICE agents.
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All The Cold & Flu Tips Your Black Grandma Knew Worked
From onion syrup to elderberry, these tried-and-true tips have been passed down in Black households for generations and might help you fight off cold and flu season.
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The Dramatic Saga Of the Obama Presidential Library Opening
The Obama Center has been nearly a decade in the making, and here's the messy story behind why it's not complete.
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Don’t Mess Around and Get Your Black Card Revoked Because You Don’t Know These Christmas Songs…by Heart
Here's the only Christmas playlist you'll need to get you in the holiday spirit!
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No Justice, No Peace: All the Times Attorney Benjamin Crump Fought for Civil Rights
Benjamin Crump's latest fight was for a Florida security guard, who was murdered in 2023.
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The Root’s 2025 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Men
We've rounded up our favorite gifts ideas that will make sure all of the men on your list have a happy holiday season.
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Inside Sherrone Moore’s ‘For Cause’ Firing— And How It Could Cost Him BIG
Sherrone Moore's worries don't stop at his felony charges. His "for cause" firing means Michigan is off the hook for paying him this eye-watering amount.
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Porsha Williams Confirms She’s Dating a Woman, and Black Internet Has a Unified Reaction
After hard-launching her new boo, RHOA’s Porsha Williams reveals why she’s done hiding her love life, but social media wasted no time pulling old clips proving fans clocked her tea years ago.
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What Blueface’s Tweet About Having Sex With His Mother Actually Says About Black Mothers…
OPINION: Blueface's tweet about his mother sleeping with him is inelegant, but that doesn't mean he's wrong.
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How Kim Kardashian’s Sons Just Proved That She’s Like Every Other Mother
Kim Kardashian has been on a long journey to up her law skills and knowledge, but her sons wouldn't let her be great! Let's talk about it.