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About Biba Adams

Biba Adams has been a journalist for nearly 20 years. A native of Detroit, her focus is on community and solutions-oriented journalism combined with a passion for art and culture. She has been a Daytime News Writer for TheGrio for one year and has been honored to provide editorial coverage of the Black experience in the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 presidential election, and more. In her spare time, Adams enjoys relaxing while watching cartoons and Marvel films.

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July 1, 2020
Los Angeles has moved to replace police with unarmed community-based responders for nonviolent calls. It was unanimously approved by the…
Rayshard Brooks x Garrett Rolfe theGrio.com
July 1, 2020
Garrett Rolfe, the Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks, has been released on a $500,000 bond. The…
Black Lives Matter theGrio.com
July 1, 2020
A Black Lives Matter mural was painted on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The street closed to car traffic to preserve…
Elijah McClain theGrio.com
July 1, 2020
Three Aurora, Colorado police officers have been placed on administrative leave after allegedly taking photos at a memorial for Elijah…
Police Assault on Senior in Buffalo theGrio.com
July 1, 2020
Nearly four weeks after being pushed to the ground by two Buffalo police, Martin Gugino is being released from the…
Richelieu Dennis theGrio.com
July 1, 2020
"The Truth About Essence" requested the resignation of key senior managers, including Richelieu Dennis, who has appointed a new CEO…
Fabolous and Jada Kiss theGrio.com
June 30, 2020
The 'Verzuz' series has become an important part of life during the coronavirus pandemic. This week's contest featured rappers Jada…
Ian Desmond theGrio.com
June 30, 2020
MLB player, Ian Desmond, penned a poignant letter posted to his Instagram page yesterday announcing that he is opting out…
Elijah McClain theGrio.com
June 30, 2020
Dozens of violinists turned out to NYC's Washington Square Park to play their instruments in honor of Elijah McClain who…
Barack Obama theGrio.com
June 30, 2020
Report says Barack Obama speaks with the Joe Biden campaign regarding the election and may be called in to help…
Donald Trump theGrio.com
June 30, 2020
President Donald Trump received backlash for retweeting a clip of one of his supporters from The Villages shouting “White Power.”
Breonna Taylor, Daniel Cameron and fiancé theGrio.com
June 30, 2020
Photos of the alleged engagement party of Kentucky AG, Daniel Cameron, went viral yesterday after being posted on Twitter and…
Mayor Quinton Lucas theGrio.com
June 30, 2020
Quinton Lucas, the mayor of Kansas City, posted a screenshot of a racist message that he received in response to…
Anthem NASCAR Wes Byrd theGrio.com
June 29, 2020
NASCAR continues its goal to make the sport more inclusive. With the help of the community, the sport is moving
Justice For Elijah McClain theGrio.com
June 29, 2020
Thousands of people turned out in Denver, Colorado to march for justice in the police killing of 23-year-old, Elijah McClain.
Donald Trump theGrio.com
June 29, 2020
Qasem Soleimani was killed by a U.S. drone strike in at a Baghdad airport and in response, Iran issued an…
Willie Brown, Jr. and Willie Brown theGrio.com
June 29, 2020
During BET's annual in memoriam segment, the network misidentified one of the deceased as former San Francisco mayor, Willie Brown,…
Detroit police theGrio.com
June 29, 2020
A Detroit police officer drove into a crowd of protesters late Sunday night after people marching against police brutality surrounded…
Mark and Patricia McCloskey theGrio.com
June 29, 2020
Mark and Patricia McCloskey aimed guns at protesters who walked by their mansion in Forest Park, Mo. on their way…
Marsai Martin theGrio.com
June 29, 2020
[griojw id=”o1aOOlkv” playerid=””] Teen actress, Marsai Martin, responded to online trolls who made fun of her during the virtual BET