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13 Organized Plots Against Black America That Are Working as Planned
Black communities' biggest setbacks aren't random; they are the result of highly organized traps plotted out years in advance—that are still at play today.
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A Look Inside Michael B. Jordan’s $10.5M LA Mansion
If you want to live like Oscar-winner Michawl B. Jordan, you now have a chance as his stylish LA mansion is now on the market. Let's take a look inside!
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Calls Out ‘Weaponization of Religion’ in a Powerful New Interview
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is getting all the way real about this country's negative view of Muslims and the way of using religion to stoke division!
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TV Bailiff Breaks Silence on Wife’s Shooting Death: ‘I Treated Her Like My Queen’
Years after being acquitted of his wife's murder, Renard Spivey is finally defending his innocence.
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The Heartbreaking True Story Behind ‘Young Hearts Run Free,’ The Disco Classic Now Viral on TikTok
BLACK MUSIC MONTH: While Candi Staton's 1976 hit, 'Young Hearts Run Free' may be taking over our timelines in a positive way, the inspiration behind the song is anything but that!
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Jury Awards ‘Star Trek’ Legend Nichelle Nichols’ Estate in Lawsuit Against New Mexico Hospital
The verdict follows a lawsuit claiming the facility failed to secure a proper hospital bed or arrange a medical transfer for the "Star Trek" star.
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At the Good Trouble Gala, Leaders Warn of ‘Jim Crow’ Regressions
The Root spoke with lawmakers and advocates at the Good Trouble gala in Washington, D.C., to find out how people can honor Rep. John Lewis' legacy today.
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In 2026, The Fight For Black Representation Demands ‘Good Trouble’
The Root spoke with lawmakers and advocates at the Good Trouble gala in Washington, D.C., to find out how people can honor Rep. John Lewis' legacy today.
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Trump Pardoned Them for Jan. 6 Insurrection, 97 Committed New Crimes
Pardoned. Rinsed. Repeat. After President Trump issued get-out-of-jail passes to 97 Jan. 6 rioters, they didn't suddenly turn into model citizens.
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Lauryn Hill Finally Reveals the Real, Detailed Reason Why She’s Always Late to Her Shows
Lauryn Hill's tardiness dates back to before 2016. But shockingly, the singer hasn't changed her ways for this one reason, she says.