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Missouri AG Calls For 15 Year-old Suspect In Viral Video To Be Tried as an Adult

A viral video allegedly showing a group of Missouri high schoolers jumping another girl is causing a racial uproar on social media, with some commentators alleging “reverse racism.” Oscar-Winning ‘American Fiction’ Writer Cord Jefferson On The Challenge of Getting His Movie Made Off English An un-identified teen girl, who appears to be white, was reportedly […]

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‘Reverse Racism’? Girl Seen Getting Jumped By Black Girls in Viral Video Causes Racial Uproar

A viral video allegedly showing a group of Missouri high schoolers jumping another girl is causing a racial uproar on social media, with some commentators alleging “reverse racism.” Oscar-Winning ‘American Fiction’ Writer Cord Jefferson On The Challenge of Getting His Movie Made Off English An un-identified teen girl, who appears to be white, was reportedly […]

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Trump All up in Fani Willis and Nathan Wade’s Sex Life, Michelle Obama Speaks On a Presidential run, Black leaders Respond to Biden’s State of the Union and More Political News

WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 27: Joy Jackson photographs a passing truck bearing an image of U.S. President Donald Trump in front of block letters reading “LOSER” at Black Lives Matter plaza August 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. Protesters gathered as the Republican National Convention on its final night was set to nominate Trump for a […]

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Symone Sanders-Townsend: Gaza Protests are Similar To Black Lives Matter in 2016

As the Presidential race continues to heat up, a growing grassroots political movement has increasingly taken center stage. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have hit the streets to call for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip — with Black political leaders including Representatives Cori Bush (D-MO), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Summer Lee (D-PA) among […]

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Symone Sanders-Townsend: Gaza Protests Have Similar Political Impact To Black Lives Matter in 2016

As the Presidential race continues to heat up, a growing grassroots political movement has increasingly taken center stage. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have hit the streets to call for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip — with Black political leaders including Representatives Cori Bush (D-MO), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Summer Lee (D-PA) among […]

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Black Political Leaders Respond to Biden’s State of The Union

President Joe Biden delivered the final State of the Union of his first term in office on Thursday night — making a bold appeal to the American people to give him another term in office, and highlighting the existential threat to our democracy. ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Star Folake Olowofoyeku Sings Queen’s“Bohemian Rhapsody”, Reveals Funniest Castmate […]

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Reparations 101: Everything You Need To Know About The Fight For Reparations

NEW YORK – AUGUST 9: Lindi Bobb, 6, attends a slavery reparations protest outside New York Life Insurance Company offices August 9, 2002 in New York City. Photo: Mario Tama (Getty Images) Before there was Henrietta Wood, there was Belinda Royall. In 1783, Royall, who was sold into slavery as a child to Isaac Royall, […]

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Another Black Woman in Trouble at Harvard, Nikki Haley Saying Racist Stuff …again, Jason Whitlock Doesn’t Have A Clue, and More Insane Political News

Representative Cori Bush, a Democrat from Missouri, arrives for a vote at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. Bush disputed allegations that she misused government funds meant for private security, even as she confirmed she’s under criminal investigation by the Justice Department.Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg (Getty Images) Representative Cori Bush […]

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Rep. Cori Bush Confirms DOJ Investigation, But is She The Target of a Right-Wing Attack?

Representative Cori Bush, a Democrat from Missouri, arrives for a vote at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. Bush disputed allegations that she misused government funds meant for private security, even as she confirmed she’s under criminal investigation by the Justice Department.Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg (Getty Images) Representative Cori Bush […]

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Check Out This Republican’s Insanely Racist Rant About Cori Bush

Multiple legal experts brushed off Habba’s attempt to overturn the Carroll verdict. “This is a bogus motion by the Trump team. There’s nothing here,” CNN legal analyst Elie Honig said Monday night. “Every judge in that courthouse knows, socializes with, has worked with, sometimes maybe mentored, dozens, hundreds of attorneys in this city.” “I used […]

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Republican Congressman Goes on Insanely Racist Rant About Cori Bush

Multiple legal experts brushed off Habba’s attempt to overturn the Carroll verdict. “This is a bogus motion by the Trump team. There’s nothing here,” CNN legal analyst Elie Honig said Monday night. “Every judge in that courthouse knows, socializes with, has worked with, sometimes maybe mentored, dozens, hundreds of attorneys in this city.” “I used […]

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MAGA Rep. Troy Nehls Calls Cori Bush’s Husband ‘Thug’ Amid DOJ Campaign Finance Probe

NewsOne Featured Video Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty A Republican Congressman who is also a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump used language largely considered to be racist to describe the husband of a Democratic Black Congresswoman under federal investigation in connection to her spouse. Texas Rep. Troy Nehls, a former sheriff who presided […]

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Dems Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Stands By Embattled Rep. Summer Lee

House Minority Leader Jeffries Lays Out His Hopes For 2024, Unity With The Squad & Others Off English House Minority Leader Jeffries Lays Out His Hopes For 2024, Unity With The Squad & Others House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) officially endorsed Representative Summer Lee (D-PA) — who is facing an onslaught of spending from […]

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The Root’s Guide to the Centuries Long Fight for Reparations

NEW YORK – AUGUST 9: Lindi Bobb, 6, attends a slavery reparations protest outside New York Life Insurance Company offices August 9, 2002 in New York City. Photo: Mario Tama (Getty Images) Before there was Henrietta Wood, there was Belinda Royall. In 1783, Royall, who was sold into slavery as a child to Isaac Royall, […]

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Here Are The Black Politicians You Need To Know In 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 13: U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks during a news conference calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the U.S. Capitol building on November 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. House Democrats held the news conference alongside rabbis with the activist group Jewish Voices for Peace.Photo: Anna Moneymaker (Getty Images) Congresswoman Ilhan […]

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Weekend Politics Roundup December 22, 2023

“What could we do to get you to go away,” asks the impeccably dressed comedian Ziwe to expelled former Congressman George Santos.  Advertisement “Stop inviting me to your gigs,” he replied, adding, “but you can’t because people want the content.” The interview, broadcasted live via YouTube, was a moment of unflinching honesty that skewered society’s collective […]

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Political News roundup: George Santos doesn’t Know James Baldwin, the Worst Political trainwrecks and More…

“What could we do to get you to go away,” asks the impeccably dressed comedian Ziwe to expelled former Congressman George Santos. Advertisement “Stop inviting me to your gigs,” he replied, adding, “but you can’t because people want the content.” The interview, broadcasted live via YouTube, was a moment of unflinching honesty that skewered society’s […]

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Political News Roundup: George Santos Doesn’t Know Who James Baldwin Was, Other the Political Trainwrecks and more…

“What could we do to get you to go away,” asks the impeccably dressed comedian Ziwe to expelled former Congressman George Santos. Advertisement “Stop inviting me to your gigs,” he replied, adding, “but you can’t because people want the content.” The interview, broadcasted live via YouTube, was a moment of unflinching honesty that skewered society’s […]

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Says He’ll Protect Progressives Targeted By AIPAC & Others

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 14: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) holds a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on December 14, 2023 in Washington, DC. Jeffries spoke on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act and other year end legislative matters. Photo: Kevin Dietsch (Getty Images) Progressive members of “The Squad” are facing […]

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Says He’ll Protect Pro-Ceasefire Progressives Targeted By AIPAC & Others

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 14: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) holds a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on December 14, 2023 in Washington, DC. Jeffries spoke on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act and other year end legislative matters. Photo: Kevin Dietsch (Getty Images) Progressive members of “The Squad” are facing […]

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Congressman Jonathan Jackson Speaks Out On Calls For A Ceasefire

As the death toll continues to rise to staggering heights in the Gaza Strip, calls for a ceasefire in the region have also gained popularity. Democratic voters now overwhelmingly support a ceasefire, a position not shared by the majority of elected Democrats. Tackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive Justice | The Root […]

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Political Strategist Nina Smith Gets Real About Biden’s Re-election Chances

We’re less than a year away from arguably the most important election of our lifetimes. And with a million variables — including four criminal indictments — the results have never felt less certain. The Biden And Trump Classified Documents Scandal Explained Off English On the most recent episode of The 411, The Root sat down […]

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Prominent Black Political Figures Share Their Thoughts on Israel & Gaza

Although the crisis in Gaza and Israel is raging thousands of miles away from our shores, Black political leaders in the United States have been steadily weighing in. Prominent Black politicians, ranging from President Barack Obama to Congresswoman Cori Bush to Cornell West, have shared their thoughts on the humanitarian crisis that has already taken […]

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What Black Political Leaders Have to Say About Israel & Gaza

Although the crisis in Gaza and Israel is raging thousands of miles away from our shores, Black political leaders in the United States have been steadily weighing in. Prominent Black politicians, ranging from President Barack Obama to Congresswoman Cori Bush to Cornell West, have shared their thoughts on the humanitarian crisis that has already taken […]

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Rep. Cori Bush On Her Calls For a Ceasefire And Why Black Americans Should Care

As the death toll from the escalating crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to rise, calls for a ceasefire have been growing in Congress, particularly among progressives of color. One of the loudest voices urging a ceasefire is Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush. Free Money For College Is Out There & Waiting To Be Found, Says […]

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Reparations 101: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

NEW YORK – AUGUST 9: Lindi Bobb, 6, attends a slavery reparations protest outside New York Life Insurance Company offices August 9, 2002 in New York City. Photo: Mario Tama (Getty Images) Before there was Henrietta Wood, there was Belinda Royall. In 1783, Royall, who was sold into slavery as a child to Isaac Royall, […]

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