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Virginia’s Next Governor Will Make History as First Woman

Democrat Abigail Spanberger or Republican Winsome Earle-Sears are set to make history when Virginia's governor's race is called on Tueday ...
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Brandy’s Emotional Onstage Moment During ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Tour Has Fans In Their Feelings

During a stop on “The Boy Is Mine” Tour, Brandy shared an unexpected, emotional moment that had fans and social media all in ...
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California’s ‘Unprecedented’ Prop 50 Vote Puts Spotlight on Black Voters

What is clear for most California voters heading to the polls on November 4 is that the stakes are too high to let minor hurt ...
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Black Voters Fear Gentrification in NYC’s Monumental Mayoral Race

Will Black New Yorkers Get What They Need in the NYC Mayoral race? This is the second in an ongoing series where The Root ...
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13 of The Best Guilty Pleasure Reality Shows to Binge On Netflix

Though “Selling Tampa” only had one season on Netflix, that doesn’t mean it’s not great TV to binge on your weekends. In ...
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Taraji P. Henson’s Best Movie, By the Box Office

Taraji P. Henson is one of the most notable faces in Hollywood and one of the culture’s favorite entertainers. Whether she’s ...
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Internet Reacts To Erika Kirk and JD Vance’s Hug With These Theories and Memes

It has been almost two months since Charlie Kirk was killed at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. Since his passing, Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, has taken over the reins of the ...