Michael Brown's death helped spark a whole movement. The Root looks back at other incidents of police brutality that…
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In Washington D.C, a new pilot program is giving Black mothers who've been involved in the child welfare system $500…
"It's not just about the Fearless Fund, it's about marginalized people throughout America having a seat at the…
A Federal Judge allowed a case to go forward that would remove control of Rikers from the city, potentially ushering…
New reporting on Justice Thomas' billionaire funded lifestyle is leading to a renewal of calls for his ousting. But…
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The Root exclusively sat down with the first class of Obama Foundation's new Leaders USA program.