Khloé Kardashian and O.J. Simpson, Dumb Lawmakers in Tenn Trying to Stop Black People from Studying Reparations, New Yorkers Take Down Thug and More News
A collection of the Root's best news posts of the week
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On Wednesday (April 10), OJ Simpson passed away at the age of 76 following a lengthy cancer battle. His legacy is certainly an infamous one. In 1995, Simpson was acquitted of the double-murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. The late Robert Kardashian served as one of his defense attorneys during the trial. - Candace McDuffie Read More
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A proposed Tennessee law would forbid the study of reparations for the descendants of slaves. However, Reverend Earle Fisher is doing everything in power to prevent it from being passed. - Candace McDuffie Read More
In New York City, there have been a string of reports from women who said they punched in the face by unidentified violent men on the street. On Monday, video footage started making its online rounds that showed yet another attack happening. - Candace McDuffie Read More
On Friday, The Duke of York Theatre in London shared a statement attributed to the Jamie Lloyd Company on X regarding their latest production, “Romeo & Juliet.” - Candace McDuffie Read More
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A Florida shooting suspect has an unusual explanation for her alleged highway shooting spree. On Monday, Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a report of an active shooter who allegedly claimed that God and the solar eclipse made her do it. - Jessica Washington Read More
Updated as of 4/11/2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET
Ummm... so y’all remember that crazy story about the lady who stabbed her boyfriend, threw her kids out of the car on the highway and then died in a car crash? Well, it gets crazier. - Kalyn Womack Read More
Former President Donald Trump has never been shy about making grandiose comparisons. For reference, Trump previously compared the potential loss of some of his real estate assets to Jesus being betrayed at the Last Supper and nailed to the cross. But his decision to compare himself to late South African leader Nelson Mandela is really rubbing people the wrong way. - Jessica Washington Read More
After the Supreme Court decimated affirmative action in higher education last year — legal scholars warned that conservatives would continue to chip away at programs aimed at helping Black and other minority groups. Now, a conservative legal group is coming for the George Floyd Memorial Scholarship. - Jessica Washington Read More
Caitlin Clark. Caitlin Clark. Caitlin Clark. There. Got that out of the way. Can we talk about the champions now? Can we talk about how culture and THE culture combine to win for the South Carolina women’s basketball team? - Wayne Washington Read More
O.J. Simpson, whose reputation as a decorated NFL player was forever derailed by a sensational murder trial, has died of cancer. He was 76.
His official X/Twitter account posted the news, and his lawyer confirmed with TMZ that he died Wednesday evening. - Dustin J. Seibert Read More