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27-05-2025
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has learned why you should never come for a Black woman. On Monday, Greene posted her workout routine on X following a scathing insult from Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), who simply returned the favor after Greene attacked her appearance in a House Oversight Committee hearing last week. - Candace McDuffie Read More Last week, we told you about the chaos that erupted in the middle of the May 16 House Oversight Committee Meeting when Reps. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) gave Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) a double dose of smoke when she tried to come after Crockett's eyelashes. - Angela Johnson Read More As the New York trial for former President Donald Trump winds down, it's clear that he will attempt to reclaim the White House regardless of the outcome. If Trump is found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents, he will most likely receive probation and fines instead of actual prison time as a first-time offender in a non-violent case. - Candace McDuffie Read More On Tuesday, Fani Willis — the most prominent figure in the Georgia election subversion criminal case against Donald Trump — was victorious in the state's Democratic primary as she sets her sights on another four-year term as prosecutor. - Candace McDuffie Read More For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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08-03-2025
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Detroit Cop Allegedly Grooms His 12-Year-Old Stepdaughter, College Karen Who Called Classmate N-Word Over 200 Times Wants Early Release From Prison, Young Students Tattoo Each Other At Texas Middle School, Detroit Man Who Shot a Chipotle Worker Learns His Fate And More
A Detroit police officer just got exposed for sharing inappropriate messages with his 12-year-old stepdaughter. Now, he could mess around and go to prison. - Kalyn Womack Read More Last year, The Root reported on the University of Kentucky student who was jailed for a year for assault and calling a Black classmate the N-word more than 200 times. Now, just four months into her sentence, Sophia Rosing has asked a judge to allow her to walk free on probation. - Candace McDuffie Read More Middle school students at Travis Intermediate School, located in North Texas, allegedly applied tattoos to each other using temporary ink and the same needle. Now, the teachers who were assigned to the classrooms where the incidents took place have been suspended pending the results of an investigation. - Candace McDuffie Read More Skimpy Chipotle servings are annoying, yes, but never worth hurting someone over. Alas, a Detroit man just received his sentence for doing the absolute most over some guacamole. - Kalyn Womack Read More A white Seattle man is in MAJOR trouble after allegedly attacking two people while spewing racial slurs at them. According to police, the suspect took it a step further than just offensive language. - Kalyn Womack Read More Baltimore police are investigating a road rage incident after a driver nearly hit a bike rider as he rode down the street. However, in shocking video footage, the suspect appeared to be even angrier than the biker and went all the way off. - Kalyn Womack Read More A Missouri jury came back with a decision in the case of a man accused of assault from an incident during his son's football practice. His offense? Police say he grew so frustrated with the coach, he pulled out a gun. - Kalyn Womack Read More Vice President JD Vance probably thought he could enjoy the ski slopes of Vermont in peace following that treacherous meeting with the president of Ukraine, but protestors had other plans and blew his whole spot up. - Kalyn Womack Read More There's never a dull moment in Florida - especially considering the latest alleged robbery of nearly a million dollars worth of jewelry. However, police say their suspect tried to hide the bling in an odd place. - Kalyn Womack Read More Behind the spotlight of police brutality and justice rallies in 2020, a very sinister crime occurred claiming the life of a 70-year-old woman. The woman's granddaughter was charged with her killing and now, the judge has delivered a verdict determining her fate. - Kalyn Womack Read More For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
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Texas ICE Attorney Accused Of Running 'Racist' X Account, Black Baltimore Mayor Responds To Scathingly Racist DM, Video Of Spirit Airlines Brawl At ATL Airport Goes Viral, Social Media Challenge Allegedly Kills 13-Year-Old Black California Boy And More
An attorney who worked for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been accused of disturbing online behavior. James Rodden, who worked as the agency's assistant chief counsel, allegedly operated a 'racist, bigoted, xenophobic, hateful, harassing and dishonest' X account, according to a legal complaint filed against him. - Candace McDuffie Read More No one is lost on the reality that racists in America have now been emboldened upon the reelection of President Donald Trump. They're so bold, they snooped themselves into the DMs of the unapologetically Black mayor of Baltimore. His response, though witty, held a lot of truth. - Kalyn Womack Read More The price of eggs is at a historic high; inflation continues to ravage the country. All while thousands of federal employees have been suspended and thousands more immigrants have been deported. If you're like many Americans across the country who feel helpless in the midst of what seems like a national crisis, then here's your chance to participate in what could become the biggest national boycott in recent times. - Phenix S Halley Read More A group of travelers waiting in the Atlanta airport were in for a shock when their gate became the scene of an intense fight between fellow passengers. The brawl broke out at the Spirit Airlines gate at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on February 19. And while it's unclear what started the confusion, the now-viral footage of the confrontation is spreading like wildfire across practically every social media platform. - Angela Johnson Read More Black History Month has been rudely interrupted twice now for Black Ohio residents. Weeks after a neo-Nazi demonstration, police say they gave a citation to a man for driving a historically Black neighborhood for a second round of racist trolling. - Kalyn Womack Read More Ummm… a convicted cannibal just got approved for release from prison by a psychiatric review board. The decision has received tons of backlash from legislators but one person in particular warned against the man's release: the investigator who tracked down Jeffrey Dahmer. - Kalyn Womack Read More On Feb. 7, a Uhaul van full of neo-Nazis gathered in the predominantly Black Cincinnati suburb of Lincoln Heights. They wore masks and carried guns as they called residents racist slurs. The group of white supremacists also waved flags with red swastikas on a highway overpass. - Candace McDuffie Read More Unfortunately, the era of participating in harmful, life-threatening social media trends is still among us. In the latest case, the trend in question is alleged to have claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy in Southern California. - Kalyn Womack Read More Finally, the footage from a fatal San Diego police shooting has been released to the public. The video appears to show a critical piece of information that was left out of the cops' report: the 'suspect' wasn't a suspect. - Kalyn Womack Read More One of the five cops charged in the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols is back in jail. However, his charges stem from something completely unrelated to the incident. It appears the alleged aggressive behavior his colleagues testified to has gotten him in more trouble. - Kalyn Womack Read More For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett Once Again Goes Off On Donald Trump, Famous Democratic Strategist Predicts Trump's Downfall, How Trump's Policies Deceived MAGA, Don Lemon Goes Off On Megyn Kelly And More
While Black leaders have been seemingly mute when it comes to holding Donald Trump accountable for his attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion, Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett has once again publicly condemned him. In an exclusive interview with The Root last week, Crockett pointed out how white women—not Black folks—are the main beneficiaries of DEI. - Candace McDuffie Read More On Friday (Feb. 21), famous Democratic strategist James Carville made a shocking prediction about Donald Trump's presidency. To substantiate his claim, Carville cited Trump's dramatically low presidential approval rating. - Candace McDuffie Read More While on the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to fix mostly rural and small-town industries across America and dubbed farmers the backbone of America. However, his presidential agenda will harm these very communities. The Center for American Progress stated that in the rural and small-town counties that President Trump won, one-third of families live paycheck to paycheck. Their reality will worsen because of him—and here are the ways how. - Candace McDuffie Read More In a shocking twist of events at MSNBC, Joy Reid's series 'The ReidOut' was canceled after five years on the network. While Black folks honor the space Reid held for them and mourn the loss of the show, one person is predictably rejoicing: Donald Trump. However, Black journalists are standing by her. - Candace McDuffie Read More As Republicans are enjoying their majority in both the House and Senate, they are also pushing forth their own (questionable) agendas. The latest debate doesn't revolve around healthcare or really anything to benefit the people. And then there's this. Lawmakers are currently considering how to honor Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. - Kalyn Womack Read More Former CNN host Don Lemon had some fiery words for Megyn Kelly. On Monday, MSNBC anchor Joy Reid hosted the final episode of 'The ReidOut' after the network shared that they were canceling the popular show. - Candace McDuffie Read More Far-right Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has made an entire political career full of incendiary comments. From saying federal workers need to get real jobs to spreading QAnon conspiracies to insisting that 9/11 was a hoax, Greene's rhetoric is not only untrue but dangerous. Due to her falsehoods, she is often shut down by other politicians. - Candace McDuffie Read More Although it may seem like our Black leaders aren't calling out President Donald Trump's antics, there's actually quite a few voices that make it their mission to constantly do so. While many people are wondering where former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris are, it's time we let a new wave of Black political thinkers troll Trump in the best ways possible. - Phenix S Halley Read More For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
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Weekend Politics Roundup February 22, 2025
Elon Musk has set his sights on the journalists of CBS' '60 Minutes.' Donald Trump's senior adviser, 53, was seemingly triggered by the CBS News show after it shared a quote on X from former Republican USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios. - Candace McDuffie Read More If you're worried about Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) seemingly increasing power to dismantle the structure of the Federal government and access your personal information, you're not alone. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), a member of the House Oversight Committee on DOGE, has been making the rounds and speaking out about the mysterious agency created by President Donald Trump. - Angela Johnson Read More It looks like controversy continues to plague New York Mayor Eric Adams. The Justice Department decided to move forward in dismissing corruption charges against him last week. This, coupled with Adams' cooperation with the Trump administration on immigration issues, prompted some of his most trusted staff to take action. - Candace McDuffie Read More Since being sworn in as President for a second time last month, Trump's term has been mired in controversy by his continued attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion—or in other words Black people. - Candace McDuffie Read More kinjavideo-197482 Bakari Sellers discusses Trump's war against the progress people of color have made in this country. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
