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June 26, 2022
The Rise Up for Reparations event convened followers of Christianity, Judaism and Islam to demand redress for American enslavement.
June 26, 2022
Harvard has possessed the photos since they were rediscovered in 1976, using the photos as recently as 2017.
June 25, 2022
The wrongfully detained Shane Brown is seeking $50,000 in damages, alleging civil rights violations, false imprisonment, and negligence.
June 25, 2022
Alexander Jefferson, the last surviving founder of the Tuskeege Airmen’s Detroit chapter, has died at 100.
2022 Apollo Theater Spring Benefit
June 24, 2022
The Afropunk festival makes its return to Brooklyn, New York, on Sept. 10 and 11, featuring headliners, The Roots and…
June 24, 2022
The company, called Hana Kuma, will reportedly be a platform to tell stories about different cultures, social issues and more.
Research Into Cancer Conducted At The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
June 24, 2022
Social stressors such as racism, discrimination, and financial problems can affect the immune system, causing premature aging.
Fraud Charge Against Goldman Sachs Takes Toll On Market Indices
June 24, 2022
A New Orleans nonprofit that supports Black educators will receive a major financial boost from Goldman Sachs. 
June 24, 2022
The Black members of North Carolina’s Realtors association are having second thoughts about keeping its headquarters in a historic mansion.
June 24, 2022
Mayor Johnny Hammock is calling for a probe of Tallassee Police and the immediate termination of the offending officer.
June 24, 2022
Santos, 22, a communications major at the Philadelphia-located college, is already on her way to a career in journalism.
June 24, 2022
M&F Bank in Durham, North Carolina has received a sorely-needed $80 million injection of cash from the U.S. Treasury Department.
Vince Carter, thegrio.com
June 24, 2022
The family of former NBA great Vince Carter hid in a closet while burglars ransacked his Atlanta home, according to…
June 23, 2022
Willie Kemp has launched a program for young athletes to hone their basketball skills and prepare them for opportunities later…
June 23, 2022
The store was allowed to reopen six months after the death of the owner. Eaton said the reopening was unacceptable.
June 23, 2022
Felix is a staunch advocate for maternal health, and the Olympic medalist's working to ensure fellow athletes have access to…
Black mortality rates
June 23, 2022
Black women die from uterine cancer at twice the rate of white women and is another example of racial health…
June 23, 2022
Meghan Markle showed some love to the volunteers with Moms Demand Action for their relentless campaign for safer gun laws.
June 23, 2022
The plaintiff said the lowered award will not deter Tesla from future misconduct; the door is open for a new…
June 23, 2022
At least two youths were moved out of the state of Louisiana to Alabama amid turmoil at juvenile justice facilities.