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Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but it is also time set aside to remember this country’s fallen soldiers. Many Black folks roll their eyes at what this day means, but they shouldn’t. We are the reason the holiday exists. Read more…
Did You Know Black People Started Memorial Day? Here’s The Tea. Read More »
It’s been five years since two Minneapolis police officers murdered George Floyd. And, despite what seemed to be progress going in the right direction, Black America is in worse shape now than it was during the protests that his murder beget. Read more…
As Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial continues to play out in court, many have compared it to that of the O.J. Simpson trial given it’s high-profile nature, similar components and ramifications. Among them is Tanya Brown — sister of the late Nicole Brown Simpson — and she’s not holding back on how she…
Most Black Americans have never heard of the Red Summer of 1919…but it is an element of Black history that we need to pay attention to. This country specializes in committing monstrous atrocities and then ignoring the consequences of their actions. It happened with Native Americans and the Trail of Tears. And, of… Read more…
Black folks are resilient. It’s important to remember that during a time when, on the streets and online, many of us seem to be our wits’ end. President Donald Trump is attacking DEI. He is attacking Black History Month. It feels like the 47th president has declared war on our community. Read more…
As Black Folks Are Under Assault, This Black History Month We Must Learn From Our Past Read More »
Thursday, actor Jussie Smollett got the best news he’s gotten in a long time regarding his widely controversial hate crime hoax from 2019. Read more…
HUGE, Incredible Development in Jussie Smollett’s Case Read More »
Last month, The Root reported that suburban Detroit Judge Kathleen Ryan was removed from her docket on Aug. 27 after secret recordings of her wildly racist phone conversations were recorded and made public. Read more…
In new, disturbing audio obtained by HuffPost, Republican congressional candidate John Lee stated that he’s “not worried about Black people” in his impending Congress bid. Read more…
In the year of our Lord 2024, you would think everyone in and outside of Hollywood would’ve grown tired of Will Smith/the slap jokes. But that definitely wasn’t the case at the 76th Primetime Emmys on Sunday. I’ll explain. Read more…
Riots and tensions have flooded the streets of the United Kingdom after a July 29 stabbing spree claimed the lives of three young girls, ages six to nine, and injured at least ten more. Read more…
Wait…It Was a BLACK KID Who Killed Three Girls at a Taylor Swift Dance Class?! Read More »
