While Glynn County Superior Court Judge Timothy R. Walmsley acknowledged that “quite a few African American jurors were excused through peremptory strikes executed by the defense,” he ultimately ruled that the defense had given legitimate reasons for why each juror was eliminated.
Ahmaud Arbery’s Accused Killers Get Nearly All-White Jury
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Participate in an insurrection, win public office
LinkAt least eight people who attended the Jan. 6 Capitol riot—the deadly insurrection that attempted to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential election—have won the ultimate prize in the aftermath of their heinous act: They have been elected to public office.
8 Republicans Who Attended the Capitol Riot Were Just Elected to Public Office
Mohamed Noor sentenced in killing of Minneapolis woman who called 911
LinkActivists had long called for police to be held accountable in these shootings, and as AP notes, many questioned if Noor was being treated differently because he is Black.
Ex-Minneapolis Cop Sentenced to 57 Months in Shooting Death of Woman Who Called 911
There’s new hope for justice in the ‘Atlanta Child Murders’ case
LinkOn Monday, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced in a tweet that investigators from the Atlanta Police Department were traveling to a lab in Salt Lake City that works with old DNA evidence. Her hope? That the lab would be able to uncover evidence that would provide some answers for the families of the victims.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces New DNA Examination in ‘Atlanta Child Murders’ Case
I am super proud to be a member of Gen X
LinkGeneration X created the culture. When you look back at all facets of our culture including fashion, music, movies, television and the like, a great deal of it came from the minds of Generation X or was pushed to the forefront by our generation during our youth.
The Root Institute 2021: Generation X Are the Original Influencers
Storytelling is a revolutionary act
Storytelling is revolutionary act because in the face of propaganda campaigns that label the truth as dangerous, those of us who continue speaking out and telling the stories of what actually happened do so at our own risk.
The Root Institute 2021: Storytelling Is a Revolutionary Act
Everyone from the Trump White House has a book
Grisham replaced Sarah Huckabee Sanders as press secretary in July 2019. She was noted for never having given a press briefing, unlike the other 35 people who had been in that position before her. The Washington Post noted that she “was infamous for being invisible.”
Former White House Press Secretary, Who Never Gave a Press Briefing, Suddenly Has a Lot to Say
For The Root, I wrote about how the press secretary who never gave the American people a press briefing suddenly had so much to say when her tenure was over and wrote a “tell-all” book.
Kandi Burruss shares life advice on Auntie Unfiltered
Auntie Unfiltered is a video series I conceptualized and starred in at The Root. In this episode featuring singer, reality television star and actress Kandi Burruss, the multi-hyphenate shares some words of wisdom for the viewing audience.
Auntie Unfiltered Gets Advice for Success From Kandi Burruss
Auntie Unfiltered Chats With Younger Millennials About Life
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Auntie Unfiltered Plays ‘Black Ass Game’ With Michael Harriot
LinkIn which I find out where my friend Michael stands on the important issues facing Black people in America.
Auntie Unfiltered Plays ‘Black Ass Game’ With Michael Harriot
Auntie Unfiltered and Uncle Michael Discuss White Fragility
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If you know anything about me, you know I love me some Michael Harriot. He is a brilliant thinker, writer, historian, and storyteller.
We’ve worked together for the last six years, but he’s also a dearly loved friend, so any opportunity I get to spend time with him and do a project with him, I take it.
This is an episode from Auntie Unfiltered, a video series I created at The Root.
Auntie Unfiltered and Uncle Michael Discuss White Fragility
Auntie Unfiltered With Uncle Michael Harriot
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In this episode of Auntie Unfiltered — the video series I created at The Root — Michael Harriot and I discuss critical race theory and the new COINTELPRO.
Auntie Unfiltered Has a Fangirl Moment With Stephanie Mills
LinkOn this episode of Auntie Unfiltered, I chatted with the iconic Stephanie Mills. We had a good time!
Auntie Unfiltered Discusses the ‘Panic After the Panny’
LinkThis episode of Auntie Unfiltered was recorded during the sumner of 2021 when we thought we were getting close to the pandemic being over. Boy were we naive.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Speaks to The Root About the COVID-19 Vaccines
LinkOne of the cooler things I got to do while working at The Root was interviewing Dr. Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Speaks to The Root About the COVID-19 Vaccines
Auntie Unfiltered Chats With Holly Robinson Peete About Parenting a Neurodivergent Child
LinkIn this episode of Auntie Unfiltered, I got to speak with Holly Robinson Peete, who I absollutely love. Holly shared her experience with being a parent to a child on the spectrum. This was a great conversation.
Auntie Unfiltered Chats With Holly Robinson Peete About Parenting a Neurodivergent Child
That time Karen Bass chin-checked Jeff Sessions without throwing a punch
Bass then asked her question even more directly than she did the first time: “Is there a term or a report on white identity extremists? You mentioned you are familiar with black people who identify with their racial identity.”
Rep. Karen Bass Ate Jeff Sessions for Lunch and It Was Delicious
For The Root, I gave a play-by-play commentary on a video that showed the time then-Congresswoman Karen Bass grilled former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions about an FBI report that indicated “Black Identity Extremists Likely Motivated to Target Law Enforcement Officers.” No, seriously. That was the name of the report.
Chris Long’s thoughts on Colin Kaepernick’s protests
Link“But I’ll make it pretty clear,” Long said. “I support my peers in exercising their right to protest. This is a wonderful country, and I think everyone agrees on that, but there are things in our country that can improve.”
Chris Long of the New England Patriots Shares His Thoughts on Colin Kaepernick
Lil Wayne has never experienced racism
Link“And I don’t know if it’s because of my blessings, I don’t know, but it is my reality,” Wayne said.  “So I’d have to say that not only had I thought it was over, I believe it’s over, but obviously it isn’t.”
Lil Wayne Says That Because of His Blessings, He Has Never Experienced Racism
#NoDAPL Protesters Arrested at Dakota Access Pipeline Construction Site
LinkProtesters described as “white allies” standing in solidarity with the Standing Rock tribe showed up and locked themselves to equipment to prevent work from continuing, in what is known as a “lockdown.”
#NoDAPL Protesters Arrested at Dakota Access Pipeline Construction Site
Trap Kitchen making big moves
LinkAfter their initial contact with Snoop, they became his personal chefs, cooking for the rapper and a host of his celebrity friends, including E-40, Kobe Bryant, Amber Rose and Monica. Snoop told them that he had a television project in the works, and when it came to fruition, he wanted them to be a part of it.
From the ‘Trap’ in Compton to Martha Stewart’s Kitchen in Hollywood
My first ever post for The Root
LinkEdgley had successfully disabled the primary GPS tracking device in the truck but failed to disable a second, which enabled authorities to track the vehicle down after it was reported stolen. The suspect drove the truck across two interstates and two highways, traveling through both San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Driver in Stolen Big Rig Leads Authorities on 3-Hour Chase in Southern Calif.