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Montgomery — often celebrated as the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement — saw thousands of Americans march and speak out for voting rights this weekend. From 1965 through today, the fight for true equality and representation continues.

A Louisiana resident who identified himself as Marshawn delivered a fiery, emotional speech to lawmakers during a state Senate hearing over redistricting Monday, accusing Republicans of trying to “cheat” Black voters out of political power.

“The MAGA party is the last breath of the Confederacy,” he told lawmakers. “If y’all could give us less than zero seats, you would do it.”

Marshawn’s testimony came as Louisiana Republicans advance a new congressional map after the Supreme Court weakened key protections in the Voting Rights Act.

“There will be no more of your party,” he said. “The midterms gonna come, y’all gonna get wiped out,” he said.

After last month’s Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act, organizers and civil rights leaders across the South are warning that Black political power could be reshaped for generations.

@mslatoshabrown, co-founder of @blackvotersmtr and @southernblackgirls, reflects on what this moment means and what Black people need to do now.

“The protections our grandparents bled for can be revoked,” she said. “We are not in the business of preserving their version of America. We are in the business of building ours.”

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We’re honoring the incredible contributions Black people have made to our culture through a curated collection of wisdom — The Root has gathered personal insights from 100 of the most influential Black thought leaders, creatives, and innovators across different industries.

Here’s what “Insecure” actor @jeanelie shared with us.

At 22 years old, Chris Young was sentenced to two life sentences in federal prison with no chance of parole under mandatory “three strikes” laws. He grew up in poverty in Tennessee and says he turned to selling drugs as a teenager to survive. 
 
His case later drew national attention and reality TV star Kim Kardashian advocated for Young’s release. President Trump granted him clemency in 2021.  
 
Last week, Young graduated with degrees in economics and public policy and became the first person in his family to graduate from college. 
 
“It was times where I saw myself being more successful, and it was times where I didn’t even see myself being alive,” he told NBC. “Your past is not to hinder you, it is to propel you, and the future is not to scare you, it is to motivate you.”

At 22 years old, Chris Young was sentenced to two life sentences in federal prison with no chance of parole under mandatory “three strikes” laws. He grew up in poverty in Tennessee and says he turned to selling drugs as a teenager to survive. 
 
His case later drew national attention and reality TV star Kim Kardashian advocated for Young’s release. President Trump granted him clemency in 2021.  
 
Last week, Young graduated with degrees in economics and public policy and became the first person in his family to graduate from college. 
 
“It was times where I saw myself being more successful, and it was times where I didn’t even see myself being alive,” he told NBC. “Your past is not to hinder you, it is to propel you, and the future is not to scare you, it is to motivate you.”

At 22 years old, Chris Young was sentenced to two life sentences in federal prison with no chance of parole under mandatory “three strikes” laws. He grew up in poverty in Tennessee and says he turned to selling drugs as a teenager to survive. 
 
His case later drew national attention and reality TV star Kim Kardashian advocated for Young’s release. President Trump granted him clemency in 2021.  
 
Last week, Young graduated with degrees in economics and public policy and became the first person in his family to graduate from college. 
 
“It was times where I saw myself being more successful, and it was times where I didn’t even see myself being alive,” he told NBC. “Your past is not to hinder you, it is to propel you, and the future is not to scare you, it is to motivate you.”

At 22 years old, Chris Young was sentenced to two life sentences in federal prison with no chance of parole under mandatory “three strikes” laws. He grew up in poverty in Tennessee and says he turned to selling drugs as a teenager to survive. 
 
His case later drew national attention and reality TV star Kim Kardashian advocated for Young’s release. President Trump granted him clemency in 2021.  
 
Last week, Young graduated with degrees in economics and public policy and became the first person in his family to graduate from college. 
 
“It was times where I saw myself being more successful, and it was times where I didn’t even see myself being alive,” he told NBC. “Your past is not to hinder you, it is to propel you, and the future is not to scare you, it is to motivate you.”

At 22 years old, Chris Young was sentenced to two life sentences in federal prison with no chance of parole under mandatory “three strikes” laws. He grew up in poverty in Tennessee and says he turned to selling drugs as a teenager to survive. 
 
His case later drew national attention and reality TV star Kim Kardashian advocated for Young’s release. President Trump granted him clemency in 2021.  
 
Last week, Young graduated with degrees in economics and public policy and became the first person in his family to graduate from college. 
 
“It was times where I saw myself being more successful, and it was times where I didn’t even see myself being alive,” he told NBC. “Your past is not to hinder you, it is to propel you, and the future is not to scare you, it is to motivate you.”

Young people are not checked out. They’re paying attention. And while politicians redraw maps hoping folks stay home, this generation is organizing, marching, speaking out, and reminding everybody that democracy only works when the people refuse to be silent.Featuring @clarissadaniellee and @ky.storii_

#MississippiDayofAction #FreedomSummer2026 #allroadsleadsouth

Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is officially coming to Halloween Horror Nights. 
 
Beginning Aug. 28 in Orlando and Sept. 3 in Hollywood, fans will step inside the film’s eerie Juke Joint and come face-to-face with characters from the movie as they try to survive the night before sunrise. 
 
The “Sinners” haunted house will run for 42 nights and joins this year’s Halloween Horror Nights lineup, which will feature eight haunted houses.

Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is officially coming to Halloween Horror Nights. 
 
Beginning Aug. 28 in Orlando and Sept. 3 in Hollywood, fans will step inside the film’s eerie Juke Joint and come face-to-face with characters from the movie as they try to survive the night before sunrise. 
 
The “Sinners” haunted house will run for 42 nights and joins this year’s Halloween Horror Nights lineup, which will feature eight haunted houses.

Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is officially coming to Halloween Horror Nights. 
 
Beginning Aug. 28 in Orlando and Sept. 3 in Hollywood, fans will step inside the film’s eerie Juke Joint and come face-to-face with characters from the movie as they try to survive the night before sunrise. 
 
The “Sinners” haunted house will run for 42 nights and joins this year’s Halloween Horror Nights lineup, which will feature eight haunted houses.

Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is officially coming to Halloween Horror Nights. 
 
Beginning Aug. 28 in Orlando and Sept. 3 in Hollywood, fans will step inside the film’s eerie Juke Joint and come face-to-face with characters from the movie as they try to survive the night before sunrise. 
 
The “Sinners” haunted house will run for 42 nights and joins this year’s Halloween Horror Nights lineup, which will feature eight haunted houses.

Didn’t want this to go to waste! Didn’t end up with a speaking role on stage 😩 but maybe next time! #allroadsleadtothesouth

Rapper David Banner recently sparked an intense conversation, claiming Martin Luther King Jr. regretted the fight for integration. Now, the civil rights icon’s youngest daughter Bernice has weighed in, saying, “Daddy’s goal was never assimilation.”

Banner has since clarified that his comments were aimed at a system that has manipulated Dr. King’s image since his passing. But the conversation continues.

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Rapper David Banner recently sparked an intense conversation, claiming Martin Luther King Jr. regretted the fight for integration. Now, the civil rights icon’s youngest daughter Bernice has weighed in, saying, “Daddy’s goal was never assimilation.”

Banner has since clarified that his comments were aimed at a system that has manipulated Dr. King’s image since his passing. But the conversation continues.

Tap through for the full story and tell us in the comments: What do you think?

Rapper David Banner recently sparked an intense conversation, claiming Martin Luther King Jr. regretted the fight for integration. Now, the civil rights icon’s youngest daughter Bernice has weighed in, saying, “Daddy’s goal was never assimilation.”

Banner has since clarified that his comments were aimed at a system that has manipulated Dr. King’s image since his passing. But the conversation continues.

Tap through for the full story and tell us in the comments: What do you think?

Rapper David Banner recently sparked an intense conversation, claiming Martin Luther King Jr. regretted the fight for integration. Now, the civil rights icon’s youngest daughter Bernice has weighed in, saying, “Daddy’s goal was never assimilation.”

Banner has since clarified that his comments were aimed at a system that has manipulated Dr. King’s image since his passing. But the conversation continues.

Tap through for the full story and tell us in the comments: What do you think?

Rapper David Banner recently sparked an intense conversation, claiming Martin Luther King Jr. regretted the fight for integration. Now, the civil rights icon’s youngest daughter Bernice has weighed in, saying, “Daddy’s goal was never assimilation.”

Banner has since clarified that his comments were aimed at a system that has manipulated Dr. King’s image since his passing. But the conversation continues.

Tap through for the full story and tell us in the comments: What do you think?

Rapper David Banner recently sparked an intense conversation, claiming Martin Luther King Jr. regretted the fight for integration. Now, the civil rights icon’s youngest daughter Bernice has weighed in, saying, “Daddy’s goal was never assimilation.”

Banner has since clarified that his comments were aimed at a system that has manipulated Dr. King’s image since his passing. But the conversation continues.

Tap through for the full story and tell us in the comments: What do you think?

Rapper David Banner recently sparked an intense conversation, claiming Martin Luther King Jr. regretted the fight for integration. Now, the civil rights icon’s youngest daughter Bernice has weighed in, saying, “Daddy’s goal was never assimilation.”

Banner has since clarified that his comments were aimed at a system that has manipulated Dr. King’s image since his passing. But the conversation continues.

Tap through for the full story and tell us in the comments: What do you think?

Rapper David Banner recently sparked an intense conversation, claiming Martin Luther King Jr. regretted the fight for integration. Now, the civil rights icon’s youngest daughter Bernice has weighed in, saying, “Daddy’s goal was never assimilation.”

Banner has since clarified that his comments were aimed at a system that has manipulated Dr. King’s image since his passing. But the conversation continues.

Tap through for the full story and tell us in the comments: What do you think?

Rapper David Banner recently sparked an intense conversation, claiming Martin Luther King Jr. regretted the fight for integration. Now, the civil rights icon’s youngest daughter Bernice has weighed in, saying, “Daddy’s goal was never assimilation.”

Banner has since clarified that his comments were aimed at a system that has manipulated Dr. King’s image since his passing. But the conversation continues.

Tap through for the full story and tell us in the comments: What do you think?

Rapper David Banner recently sparked an intense conversation, claiming Martin Luther King Jr. regretted the fight for integration. Now, the civil rights icon’s youngest daughter Bernice has weighed in, saying, “Daddy’s goal was never assimilation.”

Banner has since clarified that his comments were aimed at a system that has manipulated Dr. King’s image since his passing. But the conversation continues.

Tap through for the full story and tell us in the comments: What do you think?

The Justice Department’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” could put cold, hard cash into the pockets of January 6 Capitol rioters for “reimbursement” 👀

Here’s how. Read the full story at the link in our bio 🔗

The Justice Department’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” could put cold, hard cash into the pockets of January 6 Capitol rioters for “reimbursement” 👀

Here’s how. Read the full story at the link in our bio 🔗

The Justice Department’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” could put cold, hard cash into the pockets of January 6 Capitol rioters for “reimbursement” 👀

Here’s how. Read the full story at the link in our bio 🔗

The Justice Department’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” could put cold, hard cash into the pockets of January 6 Capitol rioters for “reimbursement” 👀

Here’s how. Read the full story at the link in our bio 🔗

The Justice Department’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” could put cold, hard cash into the pockets of January 6 Capitol rioters for “reimbursement” 👀

Here’s how. Read the full story at the link in our bio 🔗

The Justice Department’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” could put cold, hard cash into the pockets of January 6 Capitol rioters for “reimbursement” 👀

Here’s how. Read the full story at the link in our bio 🔗

The Justice Department’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” could put cold, hard cash into the pockets of January 6 Capitol rioters for “reimbursement” 👀

Here’s how. Read the full story at the link in our bio 🔗

The Justice Department’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” could put cold, hard cash into the pockets of January 6 Capitol rioters for “reimbursement” 👀

Here’s how. Read the full story at the link in our bio 🔗

Yesterday’s Rally in the fight against redistricting and the Supreme Court’s ruling in Callais was a stark reminder of just how powerful Black Unified Power is and can be in Mississippi. On a Rainy Wednesday at noon- Thousands Marched from the Old State Capitol where Mississippi became the second state to secede from the Union to the Jackson Convention Complex. The Message: We Can Win This and We Will- but the movement will require commitment and voter turnout that unequivocally lets the world know our votes nor our humanity are to be played with. The People United will never be defeated!

@shaq revealed on Tuesday’s episode of ESPN’s “NBA Tip-Off” that he is close to being hired as a professor at Louisiana State University.

The basketball champ and business mogul was drafted to the NBA while at LSU in 1992. He later returned to complete his bachelor’s degree in 2000, and just last week, Shaq crossed the graduation stage to receive his master’s degree after defending his thesis, “Interdisciplinary Approach to Mentorship through the lens of the epic poem ‘The Odyssey.’”

O’Neal says he plans on teaching a class on mentorship, taking his studies further to help young athletes and fill a sports psychology gap.