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Root 100 2022: Last Call for Nominations!
We want to hear from you about who you believe deserves to be honored this year.
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The Root 100: Kizzmekia Corbett, Who Helped Develop the Moderna Vaccine, Tops Our 2021 List of Most Influential African-Americans
She joins a stellar list of Black leaders that includes Nikole Hannah-Jones, Cori Bush, Ibram X. Kendi, Renee Montgomery and Megan Thee Stallion.
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Melvin Van Peebles, the Godfather of Black Film, Is Dead at 89
Disgust over the lack of realistic onscreen portrayals of Black people led Van Peebles to make movies—on his terms.
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Derek Chauvin Pleads Not Guilty to Violating Black Teen’s Rights
The former Minneapolis officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd now deals with a similar case from 2017 involving the brutal arrest of a teenage boy.
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Michael K. Williams, Star of The Wire, Dead at 54
The five-time Emmy nominee was also known for his roles in Boardwalk Empire and Lovecraft Country.
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Former Officer in Shooting Death of Daunte Wright Facing More Serious Charges
Kim Porter is now also facing first-degree manslaughter charges after a review by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office.
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Man Who Confronted Reporter During Live Shot Taken Into Custody by U.S. Marshals
Benjamin Eugene Dagley faces two counts of simple assault, one count of disturbing the peace and one count of violating an emergency curfew.
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley: We Need to Talk About Healing and Liberation for Black Students
Black students deserve to learn in environments that support their success, says the Massachusetts congresswoman.
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Juneteenth Is More Than a Federal Holiday. We Need Reparations Now
The speedy passage to make June 19 a holiday shows that government can act quickly. They should keep that same energy for the House reparations bill.
