Race Matters
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Turns Out “Stand Your Ground” Didn’t Stand for Ajike Owens’ Shooter
The white woman who allegedly shot Ajike “AJ” Owens was arrested and handed felony charges.
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Black Woman in Fla Was Fatally Shot by Her Neighbor, But the Shooter Walked Free. Why?
This will anger you: The neighbor, who was yelling racial slurs, allegedly shot Ajike “AJ” Owens through the door, killing her. And then, it gets much worse.
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Not a Lick of Prison Time for Racist Gunman Who Targeted Black Teens
A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years probation after pointing his firearm and shouting racial slurs at a group of Black teens.
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‘Citi Bike Karen’s’ GoFundMe Explodes With Cash
Sarah Comrie's uncle organized the page to cover legal fees since she was labeled a "racist Karen."
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Black Couple Kicked Out Restaurant for Allegedly Smelling Like Pot
A Mississippi couple filed a racial discrimination suit after being kicked out of a restaurant for allegedly smelling like marijuana.
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Rep. Cori Bush Pushes For $14 Trillion In Reparations
Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush spoke to The Root about introducing a resolution urging Congress to provide reparations to Black Americans.