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July 18, 2022
Masterpiece Sound Studios, a legendary space affiliated with Motown Records, is hosting a cover song contest for musicians nationwide.
July 18, 2022
A petition to get 1.3 million signatures in support of Thomas' impeachment or resignation is nearing its goal.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, theGrio.com
July 18, 2022
Despite his war on “wokeness,” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his state have a contract with a group led by…
Man sentenced for racist email
July 17, 2022
A Rochester police officer has been assigned administrative duties after he handcuffed an ambulance worker while she assisted a patient.
July 17, 2022
Symone Sanders married fiance Shawn Townsend to the surprise of most guests at an intimate Washington, D.C. ceremony on Friday.
July 16, 2022
Martin Lawrence is returning to television screens across the U.S. with a recurring role in AMC’s upcoming sci-fi comedy series…
July 16, 2022
Jak Knight, a stand-up comedian, actor and writer best known for co-creating and starring in Peacock’s Bust Down series, has…
July 16, 2022
A recent episode of Cartoon Network's 'Craig of the Creek' puts Black American Sign Language front and center.
93rd Annual Academy Awards - Press Room
July 15, 2022
In a recent cover story for The Hollywood Reporter, Kaluuya opened up about his journey in Hollywood so far.
July 15, 2022
From a new season of "Karma's World" to "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank" in theaters, theGrio has a…
July 15, 2022
The legendary sprinter will lead alongside Will Blackburn, who has been promoted to director of the UH track and field…
July 15, 2022
Lawyers for Muhammad Aziz, who spent two decades in prison for Malcolm X's 1965 murder, filed a civil rights lawsuit…
2017 Billboard Music Awards - Show
July 15, 2022
Music superstar Drake announced October World Weekend concerts with Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown starting July 28.
July 15, 2022
A Minnesota-based printing company must enforce anti-discrimination policies and pay a former Black employee for violating civil rights laws. 
The Delfonics
July 15, 2022
William "Poogie" Hart, the lead singer and principal songwriter for Philly Soul group The Delfonics, has died at age 77.
July 15, 2022
Contra Costa County, California, prosecutors admitted that the cases were "compromised to the point they cannot be salvaged."
July 15, 2022
Omar Epps, Miss Lawrence, Demi Singleton and Anthony B. Jenkin join cast of Lee Daniels' forthcoming horror film, 'The Deliverance.'
July 15, 2022
Each suspect faces over 100 charges of aggravated harassment for dispensing the pamphlets at various sites in Hornell, New York.
Jamel Roberson thegrio.com
July 15, 2022
The family of Jemel Roberson will not stop seeking justice following a $7 million settlement with the village of Midlothian.
July 15, 2022
Wade, who was 87, passed away July 7 at his home in Montclair, New Jersey, reportedly from complications of Parkinson's…