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  The Story Behind the Mystery White Billionaire Who Told Trump There's No 'White Genocide' in South Africa

  The Root - Phenix S Halley

  During the White House meeting, Johann Peter Rupert told President Trump, "Just Google my name." A meeting in the Oval Office turned sour after …

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  Black Social Media is Dragging Carrie Underwood for Her Reaction to 'American Idol’s' Latest Winner

  The Root - Kalyn Womack

  Was the country singer salty that Jamal Roberts won? Social media is analyzing her behavior. “American Idol” Season 23 finally has its winner: …

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  How Trump's South Africa 'White Genocide' Lie Fuels His Long, Dangerous Anti-Black Narrative

  The Root - Byron Washington-Douglass

  Using South Africa's "White Genocide" myth, Trump continues to takes up the mantle of the aggrieved white man, who believes he's losing power. White …

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  A Stranger Helping a Man Move a Box Discovers a Dead Body Inside, and Then Things Get Worse...

  The Root - Kalyn Womack

  Ummm…how does one forget there’s a whole corpse in their home before the movers come up? Last week, a Houston man was innocently asked to help someone …

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  Tina Knowles Admits This Long-Held Wish For Her Granddaughter Rumi's Career

  The Root - Shanelle Genai

  Tina Knowles recently spoke about her granddaughter, whose made headlines since her 'Cowboy Carter' tour debut in April. Tina Knowles may be finishing …

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  The Sad, Violent Story of Ash Armand, Alleged Diddy 'Freak-Off' Escort And Former Reality Television Star

  The Root - Asheea Smith

  Let’s unpack the story of the former reality star, who was allegedly hired for Diddy’s 'Freak-Off' parties Week one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ bombshell …