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50 Cent takes to Instagram to push for ‘uncanceling’ Mo’Nique 

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Instagram introducing tags that give Black content creators recognition  

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Brittney Griner is a Black queer woman. Here’s why we can’t ignore intersectionality in Russia’s targeted detainment of her

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Court rejects GOP redistricting plans in NC, Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a victory for Democrats, the Supreme Court has turned away efforts from Republicans in North Carolina
/ March 8, 2022

Ethics commission fines Republican $30K for implying Black Democrats endorsed him 

Eric Dick said he wasn't behind the Houston mailer, but a probe found that he requested, approved and arranged to…
/ March 8, 2022
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Two Black congresswomen ask IRS to investigate tax-exempt status of Hollywood Foreign Press Association

Members of Congressional Black Caucus urge IRS to investigate HFPA over non-profit status, possible corruption
/ March 8, 2022

Delta Sigma Theta members meeting with Capitol Hill leaders about voting, health care

Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are meeting with Congressional leaders and White House officials.
/ March 8, 2022

Arrested Development’s first single, ‘Tennessee,’ is 30 years old this month, and it’s still perfect

For years, I thought Arrested Development’s sophomore album, Zingalamaduni, was the most criminally slept-on album EVER.
/ March 8, 2022
Prathia Hall theGrio.com

Black women preachers who changed—and are changing—history

Black women in the clergy have changed and continue to change the American religious landscape. Here are 10 to know.
/ March 8, 2022

U.S. Senate passes anti-lynching bill  

The Emmett Till Antilynching Act of 2022 passed Monday night by unanimous consent. It now heads to the president's desk.
/ March 8, 2022

Simone Biles gets two dresses for her 2023 wedding to Jonathan Owens 

Biles shared an Instagram post in which she's holding a "yes to the dress" sign at Galia Lahav bridal shop…
/ March 8, 2022

Zoe Kravitz says she was denied audition in ‘Dark Knight Rises’ because of skin color, being too ‘urban’

Kravitz is the latest A-lister to portray Catwoman, but this wasn't her first attempt at landing a role in the…
/ March 8, 2022
Early Voting Begins In Florida

Lawsuit challenges Arkansas congressional redistricting plan

A federal lawsuit challenges Arkansas' new U.S. House district lines, claiming boundaries violate Black voters' rights.
/ March 8, 2022
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Falcons WR Ridley suspended for ’22 for bets on NFL games

For betting on games, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended by the NFL for at least the…
/ March 8, 2022
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LeBron James wants to bring a private chef into your kitchen

The NBA star is moving into the culinary space with an investment in Kittch, a new livestreaming platform featuring star…
/ March 7, 2022