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How a Black Family Talks About Impeachment During Thanksgiving
Whoever said politics donāt belong at the dinner table has never been to a black Thanksgiving. With food, family and maybe a sip of something, very few topics are out of bounds at my Aunt Saraās house. Like my mom, Aunt Sara is from Tuskegee, Ala. A child of the civil rights movement, her activism…
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How to Protect Black Moms in America
Each year in the United States, more black women get sick or die during and after pregnancy than the year before. Thatās because America is the only developed country in the world where maternal mortality has actually increased in recent decades. The U.S. maternal mortality rateādefined as the death of a woman while pregnant or…
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As Week 2 of Public Impeachment Hearings Begin, President Trump Says Heāll Consider Testifying in Writing…But Nobody Believes That Lie
With round two of the public impeachment hearings set to begin this week, President Trump said in a Monday morning tweet that he would consider testifyingāin writingāfor the inquiry as to whether he abused his power when he witheld military aid to Ukraine unless they launched an investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden and…
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Livestream: President Obama, Clintons to Offer Remembrances at Funeral for Rep. Elijah Cummings
The funeral for Rep. Elijah Cummings takes place today after hundreds of mourners lined up for a Friday morning viewing at Cummingsā church of 40 years, New Psalmist Baptist Church. Luminaries like former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are expected to celebrate the life of…
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Southern Mayors: The South Has Something to Say About the 2020 Elections
Twenty-four years ago, a talented, young duo from Atlanta was booed as they received a Source Award for āBest New Rap Group.ā A then-20-year-old AndrĆ© Benjamin overcame his emotions to make a bold declaration that forever changed hip-hop: āThe South got something to say.ā That talented group was Outkast. And they indeed said a lot…
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The 2019 Root 100: Stacey Abrams Tops Our 10th Anniversary List of Most Influential African Americans
Every year, The Root 100 honors the most influential African Americans ages 25 to 45 in the fields of art, business, community, entertainment, media, politics, science & technology and sports. This year, the 10th anniversary of the list, Stacey Abrams is No. 1 for her fight to end voter suppressionĀ during the 2020 elections.
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Countdown to The Root 100: Before We Reveal the Full List and Whoās No. 1, Letās Recognize the Top Honorees in Politics, Media and Community
This is itāthe last preview before we reveal the full list and who is No. 1 for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100! For this special anniversary of The Root 100, we wanted to do something a little different this year by offering a sneak peek of the honorees before we announce the fully…
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Countdown to The Root 100: Hereās a Sneak Peek at the Top STEM and Business Honorees As We Get Ready to Reveal Who Is No. 1
As we continue our roll out for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100, weāre giving a sneak peek at the top three honorees in eight categoriesāarts, business, community, entertainment, media, politics, sports and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)ābefore we unveil the full list on Thursday. On Monday, we recognized the top honorees in…
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Countdown to The Root 100: Who's No. 1? Here's a Preview of the Top Honorees in Entertainment, Arts and Sports
A quick Google search reveals that gifts for 10-year anniversaries should be made of either tin or aluminum, a testament to the resilience and strength of a relationship. So it is fitting that as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Root 100āour annual list of the most influential African Americans, age 25 to 45āwe…
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NBA Star Kawhi Leonardās Sister Charged With Murder of 84-Year-Old Woman at California Casino
The sister of NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard has been charged with murder in the death of an 84-year-old woman following a robbery at a casino near Temecula, Calif. According to the Riverside, Calif., Press-Enterprise, surveillance camera footage from Aug. 31 shows Leonardās sister, Kimesha Monae Williams, 35, and Candace Tai Townsel, 39, following Afaf Anis…
