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The Root is a digital magazine that provides thought-provoking commentary and news from a variety of Black perspectives.
New York, NY
Joined March 2009
Other stars include Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Larenz Tate, Kendrick Sampson, Laura Harrier, and newcomer Juliano Valdi.
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Jaafar Jackson, son of Michael’s older brother Jermaine, will star as his own uncle in the film.
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We’re less than a month out from one of the biggest cinematic moments of the year: the upcoming Michael Jackson movie. “Michael” boasts a star-studded cast and the introduction of the late King of Pop’s very own nephew Jaafar in the titular role 🎤👑
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A Latino Man Breaks Down Hispanic’s ‘Polite’ Racism Black People Probably Won’t Notice Immediately https://t.co/h2nqDaZ75U
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Arsenio Hall Reveals Why We Have Eddie Murphy to Thank For Keeping ‘Coming to America’ From Getting Scrapped
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Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay Weighs in on the Show’s Current Scandal
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State Comptroller Targeted More than 15,000 Businesses Owned by Women & People of Color — And It Wasn’t an Accident https://t.co/X4j6cB2eEE
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A Peek at Mariah Carey’s Fly Real Estate Portfolio, In Honor of Her Birthday https://t.co/Ejwm1JoVRh
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John Brown: The White Man Who Black People Have Loved Throughout history
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The UN voted in favor of declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity,” advancing a global reparations movement. The U.S. was one of three countries to vote against it.
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In March, Mahama introduced a UN resolution declaring slavery “the gravest crime against humanity” and called for reparations once again. That resolution was adopted on Wednesday; however, the U.S. was notably one of only three countries that voted against it.
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