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North Philly Residents Protest Realistic Toy Guns Being Sold in Their Neighborhood
Over the weekend, North Philadelphia residents protested at a local bodega that was selling realistic toy guns to children in their neighborhoodāand won. Hear from community members in the above video.
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Happy 'Transgiving': Pose Actress Angelica Ross Sheds Light on the Holiday
Pose actress and activist Angelica Ross definitely understands the importance of community during the holiday season.When she received an invite to attend the third annual Transgiving Holiday Festival hosted by The G.H.O.S.T. Project, she told The Root, āItās so important to have events like Transgiving where we get our flowers while weāre living.āAnd according to…
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Zoe Kravitz Literally Embodies Black Girl Magic In Bewitching New Fantastic Beasts Sequel
āI hope young brown people see the movie and see a reflection of themselves and feel included and represented.āļ»æ text The magical world of Harry Potter just got a little blacker. Zoe Kravitz plays Leta Lestrange in the new Fantastic Beasts sequel, much to the delight of #BlackHogwarts. And considering the previous backlash and erasure…
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Michelle Williams and Chad Johnson Put Their Love to the Test
Allās fair in love and guessing games. Singer-songwriter Michelle Williams and fiancĆ© Chad Johnson uncover a few things about one another as they play relationship trivia. The pair also opens up about their relationship on Chad Loves Michelle, which airs at 9 p.m. ET Saturdays on OWN. Check out the video above as the couple…
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Andrew Gillum Takes the High Road, Like We Always Do
Andrew Gillum may not be Floridaās first black governor, but he still had an encouraging message of perseverance and endurance for his supporters during his concession speech to Republican opponent Ron DeSantis. Imagine what would happen if, just once, a black person didnāt have to conduct himself with grace and humility in the face of…
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An Armed Extremist Group in Georgia Is Threatening Violence If Stacey Abrams Wins
Ahead of Tuesdayās midterm election in Georgia, an armed militia has threatened violence if Stacey Abrams wins the governorās race. In a since edited Facebook post, the far-right group III% Security Force Intel referred to the Democratic candidate as a āflag burning, gun grabbing, socialist bitch.ā The group mentioned their love for Donald Trump and…
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Insecure's Kendrick Sampson Wants to Make Sure You Don't Ghost the Midterms
Insecureās Kendrick Sampson doesnāt shy away from discussing politics or its impact on peopleās daily lives. In fact, the actor and activist has been pretty outspoken about social issues such as police brutality and institutional racism. Recently, Sampson stopped by The Root and we asked him about why midterms matter, the importance of voting, plus…
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Color of Climate: How Black Activists Are Preparing South Fla. Residents to Weather the Storm of Climate Gentrification
Phalange Brutus never thought that joining a Facebook group could change his life. When the 36-year-old joined Outdoor Afro-Miami in January, he didnāt expect to see a post about climate change that would pique his interest. Outdoor Afro encourages black people to spend time in nature together and change the face of leadership in the…
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Color of Climate: Meet a Power Player in Miamiās Fight Against Climate Gentrification
Valencia Gunder loves the 305. However, thereās one nickname she says sheās never used for her hometown of Miamiāthe Magic City. Though sheās lived there her whole life, the 33-year-old resident of Liberty City, a predominantly black and working-class neighborhood in northwest Miami, told The Root, āMaybe where I grew up at, it was never…
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Color of Climate: Is Climate Change Gentrifying Miamiās Black Neighborhoods?
Paulette Richards has lived in Liberty City for almost 40 years. In that time, the 57-year-old community organizer has seen some things in the close-knit and vibrant historically black community, located in northwest Miami-Dade County. Sheās seen young mothers struggle to feed their babies despite working multiple jobs. Sheās seen kids suffering because of a…
