Race Matters
Race Matters
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Julianna Margulies Offers Predictable Apology for Racist Remarks
The actress insists that she has always fought against racism.
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Elon Musk Ignites Hate Storm Against Black Reporter; Here’s What Really Went Down
A story about racism in the NFL sparked immediate backlash. The Root spoke to a Native American group protesting racism in the NFL about it.
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We Got Good News About Black Life Expectancy, But Is it Good Enough?
After a devastating pandemic, life expectancy for Black Americans went up, but we still lag behind most groups.
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Michigan Black Man Shot at for Simply Walking Past a White Man’s Store
Anthony Mangiapane was convicted of a hate crime for using a racial slur while shooting at a Black man in July 2022.
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The Longest Running Study of Black Women’s Health Just Shared Some Major Results
The 28-year Boston University study found that racism may play a bigger role in health outcomes than genetics or individual choices.
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Ohio Walmart Shooter Suspected of Racist, Extremist Beliefs
Feds say the 20-year-old who opened fire in a Walmart allegedly held racist views.
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Small Town Horror Story: The Police Killing Of Andrew Brown, Jr.
A community stood up in outrage after a police SWAT team visit to Andrew Brown, Jr.’s house turned fatal.
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N.J. Mayor Criminally Charged, But Not for His Viral Racist Tirade
Mayor Sal Bonaccorso was exposed for covering up a racist call between him and law enforcement officials.
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White Colorado Middle Schooler Accused of Going on Racist Tirade in Video
Since the video came out, Black students at the school have been bullied by classmates, with some being sent minors’ genitalia.
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A Black Man’s Broken Jaw Just Cost These White Dudes a Milli
Two white men were ordered to pay more than $1 million in damages to a Black man they racially assaulted.