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Yes, He Said It: ‘Mayweather Is Better Than Ali’
The conversation started with an email from Associate Editor Stephen Crockett to his colleagues, and the responses that ensued led to an exchange about race and class in America: From: Stephen Crockett To: Lyne Pitts, Danielle Belton, Genetta Adams Is the hate for Floyd so strong that white folks are embracing a Filipino fighter over…
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5 Times Police Officers Blatantly Lied About the Arrests or Shootings of Black Men
Sometimes police officers lie. It’s a scary thought when you consider how much prosecutors, defense attorneys, juries and judges—hell, everyone who works in the criminal-justice system—rely on the testimonies of police officers, and the information they put in police reports, to determine whether a person ought to be indicted for, charged with, tried for or…
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Easter Styles From NYC’s 5th Avenue Parade
On a bright, sunny Sunday, the annual New York City Easter Parade did not disappoint. Sisters were styling, brothers were showing off their creative talents. Here is a look at a few of our favorite Easter hats from the Fifth Avenue parade.
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Poll: Who Should Play Dorothy in the TV Version of The Wiz?
When we think of “Home” we think of Stephanie Mills in her iconic performance as Dorothy in the original 1974 production of The Wiz on Broadway. Diana Ross took over the role in the 1978 film version alongside Michael Jackson, who gave an unforgettable performance as the Scarecrow. Now NBC is launching a live television…
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Snapshots of Guys’ Night Out: The Root’s manCODE Event in NYC
On Wednesday The Root kicked off its manCODE discussion series for 2015 in New York City at the event space 404. Before an audience of about 180 men, the panelists engaged in a no-holds-barred conversation about career, relationships, family, finances and entrepreneurship. The discussion was equal parts candid, hilarious and insightful as each panelist opened…
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The Root Hosts manCODE Event in NYC
Wednesday night in New York City at the event space 404, 180 African-American men came together to network, share insights and engage with a multigenerational panel of black men from all walks of life. The Root’s annual event, called manCODE, sponsored by Prudential, is designed to provide a safe space where men can speak openly about…
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How These Former Inmates Are Fighting for Prison Reform
Yusef “Bunchy” Shakur, Shaka Senghor and Chris Wilson are activists, community leaders and businessmen. They are also among the formerly incarcerated. The three are speaking out about their journey from prison to prosperity and why the American justice system needs to move away from mass incarceration and more toward rehabilitation and reform. Their efforts as…
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Ex-NFL Star Darren Sharper Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
Facing rape charges in Arizona, California and two other states, former NFL all-pro safety Darren Sharper took a deal that will see him serve nine years in a California federal prison. According to ESPN, Sharper could have gotten 33 years for the California charges alone, which involved allegedly drugging and raping two women after meeting…
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Another McDonald’s Beating Suspect Is Caught in Atlanta Before She Flees to Jamaica
A 15-year-old girl, suspected in the savage beating of another teen girl that was captured on video at a McDonald’s in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, was picked up by authorities at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, reports the New York Daily News. According to the report, police say she was pulled off a…
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