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The Root is a digital magazine that provides thought-provoking commentary and news from a variety of black perspectives.

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How This Detroit Man’s Lawsuit Could Change Police Use of Facial Recognition Technology Forever
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Robert Williams will be paid $300,000 by the City of Detroit after he was wrongfully accused of shoplifting. It’s no secret that law enforcement’s use …
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The Evolution of Kendrick Lamar
The Root - Noah A. McGee
From K. Dot to Kung-Fu Kenny, he's how Lamar became one of the greatest MCs ever. Halfway through 2024 and it has, undeniably, been the year of …
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David Spade’s ‘Racist’ Joke Still Bothers Eddie Murphy Three Decades later, Why Eddie Murphy Changed His Laugh, Eddie Murphy Recalls Beef With Cosby And More Eddie Murphy News
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The former SNL star is still a box-office success, which is why we gathered all your Eddie Murphy news so you won't have to. Eddie Murphy is getting …
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Ballin’ for Bitcoin at Howard University: Five Tips on How to Secure Your Own Bitcoin Bag
The Root - Branson Brooks
5 expert tips from cryptocurrency experts to help you cash in, too! A mix of street ballers, pros playing overseas and former college hoop stars from …
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A Popular TikTok Couple's Relationship Takes a Tragic Turn...But the Evidence Might've Been in the Videos All Along
The Root - Kalyn Womack
The Texas couple was alleged to have been in an abusive relationship ahead of the shooting. Texas police responded to a report of a shooting to find a …
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Sha’Carri Richardson’s Iconic Finish-Line Photos, A Look Inside VP Kamala Harris' Mansion And More
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A collection of our best posts of the week in culture As we gear up for the 2024 World Olympics in Paris, we felt it fitting to highlight one of our …