Derek Chauvin Wants Probation for Murder. First I Was Like, ‘What America Does He Live In?’ Then I Was Like, ‘Oh Yeah’
By: Zack Linly, The Root Like most of white conservative America, Derek Chauvin doesn’t think he’s a criminal. How could he? He’s a... Read More
Homecoming Queen: Phylicia Rashad Is the New Dean of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts
By: Maiysha Kai, The Root “You learn something once, and it’s yours for life…you’ve got big dreams, you want fame. Well, fame... Read More
Biden Team Aware of Political Perils from Pipeline Shutdown
By: Josh Boak, Associated Press The Biden administration swung aggressively into action after a primary gasoline pipeline fell prey to a cyberattack — understanding... Read More
Move to Oust Liz Cheney Shows Trump’s Hold Over Republican Party
By: Manny Otiko, IVN Republicans are scheduled to vote on Wednesday to remove Rep. Liz Cheney (R. Wyo.) from her position as the... Read More
Prosecutor Plans To Seek Death Penalty In Spa Shootings
By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Atlanta, GA (AP) — A man accused of killing eight people, six of them women of Asian descent, in... Read More
In Ahmaud Arbery’s Name, Georgia Repeals Citizen’s Arrest Law
Glynn County, GA — About a year after the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery became national news, and nearly 15 months after he... Read More
Florida School District Drops Tamir Rice-Inspired Novel After Police Union Labels It ‘Propaganda’
By: Maiysha Kai, The Root How dare we tell children anything close to the truth about race in America? That’s the takeaway after... Read More
Black Lives Matter Apparel Banned From Upcoming Tokyo Olympics, No Social Or Political Protesting Allowed
By Nick Alexander Fenley It looks like the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is standing firm in their stance against political demonstrations, and this includes banning... Read More
Dozens Killed In Mideast Conflict That Recalls 2014 Gaza War
By: Fares Akram and Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Gaza City, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel killed a string of senior Hamas military figures Wednesday... Read More
