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Black ATL Principal Admits to Segregating Classes, but 1 Black Parent Got the Last Laugh
After battling with the school district for five years, one family finally got the justice they deserved.
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As Black Folks Are Under Assault, We Must Learn From Our Past During This Black History Month
In the years after slavery, many tried to destroy our bodies and spirit. Our people endured lynchings and false imprisonment.
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Elections Have Major Consequences: We Tried To Tell Y’all, And Now Here’s What Could Be Next
In his second-term, President Donald Trump has hit the ground running with rapid policy changes that are poised to change the quality of life for Black folks.
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Ben Crump’s Most Notable Civil Rights Cases to Date
The legendary civil rights icon has an inspirational and powerful story.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green Caught Stealing This Phrase From Black Women
The right has seemingly re-branded the popular rallying cry to honor Black women victims of police brutality.
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Wanda Cooper-Jones On Life After Ahmaud Arbery
The Root sat down with Wanda Cooper-Jones to talk wading through grief, sisterhood, and how her life and all of ours have changed since 2020.
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Data Shows Police Killings Affecting Our Health In Ways You Won’t Believe
A new study shows a correlation between poor sleep and police-involved killings of Black people.
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Famous Members of Black Greek Sororities or Fraternities Better Known as ‘The Divine Nine’
Toni Morrison, Roland Martin and Cedric the Entertainer are just a few famous members of Black Greek letter organizations.
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Black Excellence Ruled the Night at the 2024 Emmys
Forget 'OscarsSoWhite,' it was 'EmmysSoBlack' on Monday night--a fitting change of pace in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.