NewsNewsLawsuit by Former Aurora, Colo., Cop Fired for Photos Mocking Elijah McClain’s Death Is DismissedThe lawsuit alleged that Jason Rosenblatt was denied his right to an independent review board before being fired.ByRachel PilgrimPublishedSeptember 28, 2021
NewsNewsInvestigators Looking Into Suspected Arson Fire at Portland, Maine Church With Black Lives Matter SignInvestigators found the Black Lives Matter sign in some bushes near the church while investigating the fire that…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedSeptember 28, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentWill Smith On BLM, His New Book and That One Red Table Talk Episode (You Know Which One)The iconic movie star is set to release his first ever memoir, aptly titled Will, on November 9.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedSeptember 27, 2021
NewsNewsRochester Police Officer Faces Discipline in Daniel Prude CaseOfficer Mark Vaughn was one of seven officers caught on video forcefully detaining and mocking Daniel Prude during…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedSeptember 27, 2021
NewsNewsDerek Chauvin Appeals His Conviction in the Death of George FloydFormer Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin says he has run out of money and was denied a public defender in the fight…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedSeptember 24, 2021
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's Lit'This Isn’t About Good People or Bad People': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Explores The Purpose of Power With Alicia GarzaThe Black Lives Matter co-founder and Black Futures Lab founder puts our present moment in context with a riveting…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 23, 2021
PoliticsPoliticsBipartisan Police-Overhaul Talks Fail Because Republicans Love Cops More Than Black PeopleThe two sides couldn't reach an agreement, and something tells me Republicans are just fine with that.ByStephen A. Crockett Jr.PublishedSeptember 23, 2021
EventsThe Root InstituteNow playing EventsThe Root InstituteThe Root Institute 2021: Defund, Abolish or Reform? What to Do About Police and PrisonsBrittany Packnett Cunningham and Monifa Bandele join Michael Harriot to discuss the controversial opinions…PublishedSeptember 21, 2021
NewsNewsFormer Arkansas Deputy Charged With Manslaughter in Death of Teen MotoristFormer sheriff’s deputy Michael Davis is charged with manslaughter after he allegedly shot 17-year-old Hunter…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedSeptember 20, 2021
NewsNewsFamily of Manuel Ellis, a Black Man Killed by Police, Files Wrongful Death LawsuitThe lawsuit alleges that 33-year-old Manuel Ellis was 'beat, tased, choked, and hogtied' by Tacoma Police officers…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedSeptember 20, 2021
NewsLegalNewsLegalSt. Louis Ken and Karen Who Waved Guns at Protesters May Lose Law LicensesMark and Patricia McCloskey were pardoned by Gov. Mike Parson in July, but they still face losing their law licenses.ByStephen A. Crockett Jr.PublishedSeptember 20, 2021
NewsLaw EnforcementPolice BrutalityNewsLaw EnforcementPolice Brutality2 Officers Indicted by Grand Jury for Violent Beating of Black California TeenThe officers were fired by the Stockton Police Department for excessive force, while two other officers involved…ByJ.L. CookPublishedSeptember 19, 2021
NewsNewsDerek Chauvin Pleads Not Guilty to Violating Black Teen's RightsThe former Minneapolis officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd now deals with a similar case from 2017…ByGenetta M. AdamsPublishedSeptember 16, 2021
NewsLaw EnforcementPolice BrutalityNewsLaw EnforcementPolice BrutalityAurora Police Helped Kill Elijah McClain. Turns Out They Have History of Racial Bias and Excessive Force, Colorado AG Says“These actions are unacceptable,” Colorado’s Attorney General Phil Weiser said.ByStephen A. Crockett Jr.PublishedSeptember 16, 2021
NewsNewsPhiladelphia Will Pay $2 Million to Black Woman Beaten by Officers and Separated From Her Toddler During a ProtestA viral video last fall caught Philadelphia police yanking Rickia Young from her car and beating her. Her toddler…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedSeptember 14, 2021
NewsNews4 Ex-Minneapolis Officers Indicted in George Floyd Case Will Appear for Federal ArraignmentDerek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao are all charged with violating Floyd’s civil rights.ByRachel PilgrimPublishedSeptember 14, 2021
NewsRace MattersNewsRace MattersA Black Representative for Queen Elizabeth II Says the Royal Family Supports Black Lives MatterThis seems very contrary to some other things we've heard about the royals, but whatever you say, man.ByJ.L. CookPublishedSeptember 11, 2021
NewsNewsIllinois AG To Investigate Joliet Police Department For Pattern of Abuses, Whistleblower Remains on Desk DutyAG Kwame Raoul will not be investigating the death of Eric Lurry, but instead the entire department for covering up…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedSeptember 9, 2021
NewsCriminal JusticeCrimeNewsCriminal JusticeCrimeCops Furious They Won't Be Able to Kill More Black People After Prosecutor Announces Not-So-Radical Police ReformThe Minnesota prosecutor who indicted the cop who killed Philando Castile announced a policy that protects and…ByMichael HarriotPublishedSeptember 9, 2021
NewsNewsFormer Officer in Shooting Death of Daunte Wright Facing More Serious ChargesKim Porter is now also facing first-degree manslaughter charges after a review by Minnesota Attorney General Keith…ByGenetta M. AdamsPublishedSeptember 3, 2021