Atlanta
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Atlanta Decides Not to Impeach Mayor on Misdemeanor Macaroni Charges
After proudly becoming one of the largest metropolitan cities in the U.S. to be led by a black woman, Atlanta was rocked by scandal on Christmas Day when residents of the city recoiled in shock after learning that a black woman named Keisha made a pan of macaroni and cheese that looked like someone melted…
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Bevel Makes a Big Announcement: They're Becoming a Subsidiary of Procter & Gamble
Big news from Tristan Walker, founder of revolutionary razor brand, Bevel (and two-time Root 100 honoree): his six-year-old Walker & Company brands is being acquired by household goods juggernaut Procter & Gamble. As reported by Fast Company: While the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other details were: Within the first half of…
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2019 SAG Awards: John David Washington and Mahershala Ali Snag Noms, But That Actress List…
And the “actor” goes to… maybe some black folks. SAG-AFTRA’s annual celebration of its talent is near once again, and the nominations are in. As Deadline noted, The 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards nominations were held in West Hollywood on Wednesday. Laverne Cox and Awkwafina presented the nominations for the guild’s film and…
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2019 Golden Globes: Regina King, Donald Glover, Spike Lee and More Secure Nominations
Before the sun rose over Hollywood, the industry was up and buzzing to announce the first major awards ceremony nominations: the 76th Annual Golden Globes. Terry Crews and Danai Gurira rattled off the names of stars in the running to secure that golden bag, via the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Let’s cut to the chase…
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Video: Kool-Aid, Lotion, Washcloths, Rihanna, and More Things We're Thankful For
While in town for The Root 100 several days ago, Panama and I were compelled to shoot a video articulating the many things we have to be thankful for. That it also happens to be Thanksgiving soon has absolutely no relevance whatsoever. We’re just two naturally thankful ass niggas. (In fact, “Thankful Ass Niggas” was…
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It Snowed in the Washington, DC Area Today for the First Time This Season. Let Me Tell You About My Commute
According to the crackerjack group of meteorologists who service the Washington, D.C., area (or at least the ones on the stations I watch who shall remain nameless), today would be a day with some snow flurries early, perhaps some light accumulation on the grass and this evening would be a likely mess full of heavy…
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Some Asshole Tried to Rewrite Hip-Hop History and Alleged That Outkast Was ‘Dressed So Fresh, So Clean’
Like many a southern rap fan, I grew up on André and Antwan, better known as André 3000 and Big Boi, and even better known as Outkast. When all the players came from far and wide, I too wanted to attend the “Player’s Ball.” What’s the funkiest kind of music for my soul? Southernplayalistickcadillackmuzik, of…
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From My Fingers to God’s Ears: The Lord Clearly Loves SpelHouse Homecoming
SpelHouse Homecoming, the joint celebration between Spelman College and Morehouse College, happened this past weekend in Atlanta. If you’ll remember, last week, I had to ask God for a little assistance because in the forecast even up to the day before the event, there was a strong chance of rain on Friday and Saturday, two…
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Why They Kneel: New York City and Atlanta Prove Everything You Know About Jim Crow Is Wrong
To examine the injustice and inequality that prompted some NFL players to protest during the national anthem, each week, for the remainder of the NFL season, The Root will explore the data behind racial disparities in the two cities represented in the National Football League’s premiere matchup—Monday Night Football. Tonight, the New York Giants travel…