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New Report: Alabama’s Maternal Health Crisis Puts Black Moms at Risk
A new ACLU report exposes the healthcare gaps, racial disparities and hospital closures putting Alabama moms at risk.
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Is Michael B. Jordan Dating Raye? A Look at His Full Dating History
As dating rumors swirl around the actor and singer Raye, we’re taking a look back at Jordan’s most notable romances.
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Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read This Fall
As we get closer to the end of summer, we're looking at new books by Black authors dropping in fall 2026 that'll keep us cozy.
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Trump’s ‘Model Cities’ Program: A New Era of Policing That Comes With Heavy Strings For Black Communities
The DOJ wants to hand out $300 million to American cities for policing. But what’s the catch?
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New Survey Shows Black Adults are in the Worst Financial Position in Nearly a Decade
A new survey shows that under the Trump administration, Black adults' financial well-being continues to deteriorate disproportionately.
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Tuskegee University Brings HBCU Culture to the Pitch in New Soccer Docuseries
Executive produced by Brian Egeston and directed by Byron Horne, 'Unveiling History' captures the Golden Tigers' inaugural NCAA Men's and Women's soccer teams.
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Some of Whitney Houston’s Iconic Looks Are Now Up For Sale
Just in time for what would have been Whitney Houston’s 63rd birthday, some of her iconic looks are up for auction.
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Opinion: Ms. Rachel’s Stand for Racial Justice Reveals a Brutal History of Policing White Allies
Whiteness was never about skin. It's a loyalty contract, and it only holds up if regular people continue to sign it, even when it costs them.
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Austin’s Police Chief Called It ‘Suicide by Police.’ Civil Rights Lawyers Aren’t Buying It.
Texas advocates say a full investigation must be completed into the death of 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II at the hands of police
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Faith, Freedom, and Identity: Inside Atlanta’s Powerful Production of ‘Choir Boy’
From the Black church to the main stage, the stars and director of "Choir Boy" spoke with The Root to discuss faith, brotherhood, and Black queer liberation in Atlanta.