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Why Some Immigrant Store Owners Are Facing a Modern Civil Rights Boycott
After Rick Chow was acquitted of murder charges related to the fatal shooting of a Black teen, Black communities are calling for boycotts of immigrant-owned stores.
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The Ugly Truth Why Knicks Icon Charles Oakley Is Still Locked Out of the Garden
With a championship in reach, Oakley remains on the outside looking in during the team's historic playoff run.
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These Black Twins Are Leading One of Richmond’s Busiest ERs
Identical twin physicians Dr. Travan Jasper and Dr. Travis Jasper have returned to their hometown to lead one of Richmond's busiest hospitals.
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Why Kelly Price’s Latest Bizarre Behavior Has Her Fans Weirded Out
Kelly Price is once again in the news with a new video that has many of her fans and followers scratching their heads. We're breaking down what's allegedly going on.
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Black Faith Leaders Challenge Kiggans on Race, Medicaid and ‘Cotton Pickin’ Comment To Hakeem Jeffries
EXCLUSIVE to The Root, clergy members are set to gather in direct response to racist remarks made about Hakeem Jeffries and cosigned by a white Virginia Republican.
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The Strange Mystery Behind Kelly Price and Why Her Fans Are Getting Weirded Out
Kelly Price is once again in the news with a new video that is weirding out many of her fans and followers. We're breaking down what's allegedly going on.
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Black Knicks Fans Want Trump to Watch the Game From the White House
Many Knicks fans said they will blame the president if they lose with him watching at Madison Square Garden.
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Black Twitter Wants Trump to Stay Away From the Knicks Game
Many Knicks fans said they will blame the president if they lose with him watching at Madison Square Garden.
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We Know How to Save Black Women, But Why Are They Still Being Murdered?
13% of the Population, 30% of the Murders: We Know How to Save Black Women, So Why the Silence?
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30% of the Murders, 0% of the Urgency: We Know How to Save Black Women, So Why the Silence?
13% of the Population, 30% of the Murders: We Know How to Save Black Women, So Why the Silence?