Two other states have passed laws banning the teaching of “The 1619 Project” and critical race theory. Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law legislation that will dictate how its educators discuss current events, particularly race and racism, making Texas the latest Republican-led state aiming to ban the teaching of “critical race theory.” The law…
A Black man who has spent more than a year behind bars after shooting a white burglar who was attempting to break into his business last year had been released on bond. LaRue Bratcher, a 34-year old father of five, has been released on $400,000 bond after he was jailed for more than a year…
Champion gymnast Simone Biles recently revealed why she placed the face of a bedazzled goat, now dubbed Goldie, on her leotard, and her response was priceless. Last month, the 24-year-old had the internet buzzing after she snagged her seventh women’s all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships — breaking the record for the most all-around…
“Introducing GOLDIE, thanks for giving her a name y’all,” the champion gymnast wrote on her Instagram page. Simone Biles has a message for her haters. The most decorated gymnast in history made history again winning her seventh national title after another powerful performance Sunday. And these days, she’s added a special symbol to her look. …
“As the descendent of slaves, it means a lot to finally recognize the true independence day of melanated people in this country,” attorney and activist Gerald Griggs said about steps taken to make Juneteenth a national holiday. Big news came out of the U.S. Senate Tuesday as they took a huge step toward establishing Juneteenth…
Opponents of a school curriculum that emphasizes the impact of white supremacy are banding together around the country Republican lawmakers across the country aim to prevent school lessons on race and systemic racism in an effort to protect children from feeling bad about the color of their skin. Conservative activists have aligned with frustrated (mostly…
Not even a week after premiering in theatres, “In the Heights” was hit with backlash following an interview during which where the director and three cast members were asked to address the absence of dark-skinned lead characters in the film. Critics of the interview with The Root were not impressed with their answers and let…
A$AP Rocky is breaking his silence on the time he served in a Stockholm prison after a 2019 brawl with a couple of men in Sweden. In a documentary called “Stockholm Syndrome,” which premiered over the weekend at the Tribeca Film Festival, Rocky addressed what his thoughts were on then-President Donald Trump’s involvement in his…
The one-hour special will feature three survivors of the massacre, Mother Fletcher, Mother Randle, and Uncle Red In an exciting announcement, Tidal has partnered with Angela Rye and will premiere Triumph Over Trauma: Black Wall Street Then and Now, a special on the Tulsa Race Massacre set to air on Juneteenth. Triumph Over Trauma: Black…
“I, like many others, didn’t even know anything about Juneteenth until I was an adult,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday to kick off Juneteenth celebrations in the city. After initially saying it was too expensive, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Monday that Chicago will recognize Juneteenth as an official city holiday, the Chicago…
