Composer Troy Anthony hosts Juneteenth revival event in NYC
For generations, Black communities in the United States have used music as an outlet, therapy, and avenue to transcend barriers…
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Tavis Smiley returns to media with purchase of radio station
The embattled former PBS TV host will amplify progressive voices with new platform Three years after workplace misconduct allegations cost…
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Disconnect between voters and activists on voting reform threatens changes
While the battle to secure voting rights rages on, voters are more focused on quality of life issues Brenda Martinez,…
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South Dakota the only state that does not recognize Juneteenth
“South Dakota is the only state in the Union that happens to have a 60-foot statue of the Great Emancipator…
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Weekly Watch: Top five things to watch this weekend
This weekend, Father’s Day and Juneteenth are celebrated and there are shows about both Father’s Day and Juneteenth are just…
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Trump went on rant about ‘the Blacks’ after protests over George Floyd murder
The former president allegedly said that African-Americans didn’t vote for him and that he should have been harder on racial…
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Black members of Congress, singer Usher react to Juneteenth becoming federal holiday
EXCLUSIVE: President Biden’s signing into law Juneteenth as a national holiday was met with praise, but attendees acknowledge more needs…
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Report: Racial Bias Evident In San Diego Policing Practices Including In Traffic Stops And Use Of Force
Photos: YouTube Continuing to promote transparency and accountability in police data, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, Police Chief David Nisleit…
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Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame comes to life in Atlanta
Attendees at the event spoke to theGrio’s Hannah Gebresilassie about what being honored as part of the inaugural class of…
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After Making Juneteenth Holiday, Congress Must Address Racial Injustice
Photo: YouTube Washington, D.C. — Today, President Joe Biden signed a bill that will make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Following…
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Biden signs law making Juneteenth a federal holiday — but some remain unimpressed
Exclusive: How will Washington quell the disdain in the Black community over Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday when voting rights…
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Vice President Kamala Harris takes voting rights fight on the road
Exclusive: Vice President Harris met with Texas state legislators this week as one of her efforts to push passage of…
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ELC selects fintech platform Goalsetter to help close racial wealth gap in US
“The ELC is proud to embark on this mission with Goalsetter to ensure that Black Americans never again have to…
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Juneteenth becomes official state holiday in Maine
“[Juneteenth] does not celebrate one day in just one place, but instead it recognizes the harsh experiences of all those…
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Fred Mark, Fighter for Equality, Peace, Socialism, Dies
Fred Mark, also known as Cuya Kemet, died in Baltimore on May 25, 2021.
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Texas Governor Signs Law Banning Teachers From Talking About Racism
What white Americans call “critical race theory” is what Black Americans call life.Read more...
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Texas gov. signs bill that bans certain classroom discussions on race, racism
Two other states have passed laws banning the teaching of “The 1619 Project” and critical race theory. Governor Greg Abbott…
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Senate approves bill to make Juneteenth a national holiday
“As the descendent of slaves, it means a lot to finally recognize the true independence day of melanated people in…
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Voting Rights: Demings Introduces Every Vote Counts Act
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Washington, D.C.) – Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla) introduced the Every Vote Counts Act on Tuesday, which, for…
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A$AP Rocky documentary ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ tells rapper’s side of Sweden imprisonment
The doc on the Harlem rapper premiered at Tribeca Film Festival, exploring his month-long incarceration in a Swedish jail, and…
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Kelis shares details about farm life and her journey to motherhood
“It wasn’t the easiest,” Kelis said Grammy-nominated singer Kelis is sharing details about her journey through motherhood and raising a…
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Film telling the story of ‘The Queen of Negro Women’s Golf’ in the works
The movie, titled “Playing Through,” to illustrate the life of Ann Gregory, the first Black woman to play in a…
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NYC Mayoral Race: Can the Eric Adams Campaign Redeem Black Political Independence?
Mayoral candidate Adams. Photo: Krystal97/Wikimedia Commons [Commentary: NYC Mayoral Elections 2021] Eight years ago, Black voters in New York were…
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Marc Lamont Hill drags CJ Pearson following debate on critical race theory
Hill and Pearson have been going at it on Twitter since the public debate last Thursday In one of the…
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NYC mayoral candidate Ray McGuire on racial equity in business: ‘I’m not interested in crumbs’
Exclusive: McGuire, a leader in the finance industry, wants to lead New York City through the philosophy of “shared prosperity and…
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Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace say Afro-Latinx diversity in ‘In The Heights’ is ‘just the beginning’
EXCLUSIVE: The two actors, along with co-stars Melissa Barrera and Gregory Diaz IV, say that the movie musical is tackling…
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Juneteenth state holiday bill heads to Louisiana governor’s desk
“I’m hoping folks all around the state will learn more about it and celebrate it together,” said the bill’s champion,…
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Black GOP lawmaker accuses Congressional Black Caucus of blocking membership
“In the Black community, we have a wide range of political thought,” Rep. Byron Donalds said. “It doesn’t always get…
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Dr. Fauci explains whether those vaccinated will have to get booster shots
Exclusive: theGrio spoke exclusively to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who says the COVID-19 disparities for Black and Brown Americans are “very…
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Maryland: Historical Marker Dedicated To Three Lynched Blacks
Photo: Twitter On May 22, dozens of people gathered on the Wicomico County Courthouse lawn to dedicate a historical marker…
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