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MLK’s Real Name and More Unknown Facts on His 97th Birthday
To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday on Jan. 15, take a closer look at the life of one of the most famous men in history.
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Five Famous Black Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
118 years after the organization was founded, we're honoring some of the famous members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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Is Martial Law Headed to Minneapolis? Gov. Time Walz, Trump Have Frightening Thoughts
One week after the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, Trump warned residents to obey ICE or face the Insurrection Act.
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The Most Dramatic Political Image Rebranding in History
From Ronald Reagan to Clarence Thomas, these political leaders go down as the most memorable rebrands in political history.
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How Trolling on Elon Musk’s X Social Media Platform Is Harming Black Folks
Last week we told you that Elon Musk endorsed a White nationalist post on his platform X, but there are many more controversial posts that should concern you.
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Are Americans Really Living in a Police State?
Trump's ICE occupation marks a dangerous time in America history as the threat of a police state weighs on everyone's mind.
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Watch: A White Priest Was Detained by ICE. What He Claims Agents Told Him Should Terrify Black Folks
Minneapolis pastor Kenny Callaghan alleges an ICE agent told him, “You’re white and you wouldn’t be any fun anyway," after he was detained while protesting.
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Everything That Led to Troubled Morris Brown College Firing President
Dr. Kevin E. James is credited with bringing Morris Brown College back to life after 20 years without accreditation. Now, he's been terminated with practically no explanation.
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EXCLUSIVE: Sir Idris Elba on Tense Filming Days for ‘Hijack’ Season Two and Overcoming Homelessness
Sir Idris Elba sat down with The Root to discuss the second season of his AppleTV show, 'Hijack' and reflected on his acting journey.
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WATCH: Trump Flips Off Ford Factory Employee in Heated Exchange Caught on Camera
During Trump's visit to Ford Motors' Dearborn Truck Plant, one employee confronted him head-on, leading to a viral heated exchange.