The Root
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For The Root Wednesday I wrote a response to the non-indictment of an NYPD officer on charges of killing Eric Garner. Garner was unarmed when Officer Daniel Pantaleo held him in an illegal chokehold. While I wasn’t surprised by the Grand Jury’s ruling I was really disappointed.
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Wrote a piece for The Root today on how Black Friday protests may have contributed to the slide in sales this past holiday weekend. Check it out:
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Wrote this by popular demand for The Root! Here are the best states for black people. According to my own research, either I need to pack my bags and take my talents to Hawaii or I need to take a short train ride to Maryland.
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Today for The Root I counter that whole “two thirds of eligible voters did not vote in the last election” stuff with a solution to improve turnout. Get rid of voter registration altogether and make registration automatic for all citizens once they turn 18. Instead of hoping people get involved in the process voluntarily, let’s
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On The Root today I have a timeline of sexual assault allegations against comedian Bill Cosby. It’s a timeline of alleged horrors.
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Ahead of today’s midterm elections across the country I wrote a piece for The Root about nonvoters being the main voters who need to go vote. But their journey to the ballot box may be a bit more precarious than most.
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I wrote a piece for The Root about legendary choreographer Carmen de Lavallade. You can read it here, but I think it’s a lot more fun to watch her dance.
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