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Prison beating death in New York; Corrections officers and nurse fired.
Update on the story of the young woman set afire in NC; an arrest has been made.
DE&I in 2025. What might that look like? What happened in 2024, and which companies have vowed to continue to have a diverse workforce and outlook?
Geoffrey Owens from The Cosby Show, who was working in a Trader Joe's, says he's still struggling but gave away $25,000 that Nicki Minaj gifted him, saying he doesn't want handouts. What do we think about that audience?
Biggest moments in music in 2024. Let's revisit.
Jimmy Carter, 39th President, and Global Humanitarian Dies at 100
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Harnett County woman set on fire
Companies line up to fund Trump's inauguration
The Root presents five things Black people should take seriously from Trump after he’s inaugurated.
Navigating loneliness during the holidays.
Celebs who popped out in 2024 with new looks, according to the Shade Room
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A group of 21 House Democrats signed a letter urging the president to exonerate former civil rights leader Marcus Garvey, according to a statement sent by the lawmakers.
The IRS is sending a total of $2.4 billion in "special payments" to 1 million people, part of an effort to ensure that Americans who didn't receive all of their federal stimulus checks during the pandemic will get the money in their bank accounts.
Trump made a dig at former president Barack Obama as he went on a Christmas Day Truth Social posting spree.
President Joe Biden has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have created dozens of new federal judicial positions, citing unresolved questions about its provisions and timing. The decision, made in the final weeks of his presidency, has drawn sharp criticism from Republicans and heightened partisan tensions over judicial appointments.
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Rickey Henderson, one of the greatest baseball players in history, died from pneumonia at age 65.
Daylight Savings Time is coming to an end, according to Trump, who has vowed to end it. So what would that mean?
A letter circulating in a coastal county in rural Oregon encourages community members to track and report people of color who may be undocumented immigrants, according to the sheriff’s office, which discouraged residents from heeding the call.
Missouri Governor Pardons Eric DeValkenaere, the first white cop in KC history convicted for Lynching a Black Person. It was the same governor who refused to stop the execution of this fall of an innocent Black man.
Justice Department Sues State of Louisiana for Incarcerating People Beyond Their Release Dates
Innovation Meets The King of Pop’s Legacy
The magic of Michael Jackson ONE, where cutting-edge technology meets the King of Pop’s legacy. Discover how Michael’s estate overcame a $500M debt to create a living tribute, with insights from John Branca, Jamie King, and the creative team.
Chuck'D explains, "Michael Jackson didn’t just break barriers—he brought the world to him."
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Insurance Companies Leave Climate-Risky Areas
Toxic plastic kitchen utensils?
Homeowners across the United States face an escalating crisis as insurance companies abandon high-risk areas driven by climate change. A newly released Senate Budget Committee report reveals that non-renewal rates for home insurance have surged in coastal regions, wildfire-prone communities, and even inland counties.
US Postal Service warns about smishing text messages.
Brushing is another type of fraud scammers may use during the holiday season.
Megan Thee Stallion says Tory Lanez continues to “terrorize” her from a prison cell—so she filed a new petition Tuesday asking for a restraining order that would bar Lanez from harassing, attacking, or contacting her in “any way.”
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Jamie Foxx has opened up in a new Netflix special about the illness that left him hospitalized last year and unable to remember a 20-day period from April to May 2023.
New York prosecutors say President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House should not undermine the decision of 12 jurors who found him guilty of dozens of felonies in May, telling the judge overseeing the case that the conviction should stand.
Jaleel White has been thoroughly dragged on social media for his recent comments about hood shows
Biden now has appointed a record number of Black judges
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Guest. As the White House Director of African American Media, Rodericka Applewhaite has played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the Biden-Harris administration and the Black press, fostering relationships, and addressing critical issues facing our communities.
