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A Supreme Court decision that strikes down affirmative action in admissions places colleges under renewed pressure to end legacy admissions.
/ July 4, 2023
Afrobeats, Afrobeats music, Black Music Month, Afrobeat Fela Kuti, Afrobeats evolution, Afrobeats Black diaspora theGrio.com
As America celebrates its independence, learn how the resounding rhythms of Afrobeats continue to connect Black people worldwide. 
/ July 4, 2023
The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks.
/ July 4, 2023
International African American Museum, health disparity, Black health, theGrio.com
The International African American Museum celebrates Black achievement in medicine shows the roots of racism that affect Black health.
/ July 4, 2023
Because of policy changes on issues like voting, the idea of who actually is represented in the phrase “We the…
/ July 4, 2023
Blerdcon, Blerds, Black nerd convention, Hilton Geroge, "Fae," Black fae characters, Black fantasy-horror characters, Black fantasy characters, Black superheros, Black culture, Black nerds, theGrio.com
Blerdcon is returning with a “Fae’d to Black” theme with panels featuring Cree Summer, Rachel True, and more.
/ July 4, 2023
Rapper French Montana's documentary, “For Khadija,” tells the story of his single mother and recently premiered at the Tribeca Film…
/ July 4, 2023
The events in France following the death of a 17-year-old shot by police in a Paris suburb are drawing parallels…
/ July 4, 2023
Damar Hamlin's nonprofit, Chasing M's Foundation, has seen its profile rise dramatically in the last six months with Hamlin's recovery.
/ July 4, 2023
Police body camera use has increased in U.S. law enforcement agencies, but studies are mixed whether their usage reduces use…
/ July 4, 2023
Fireworks display, theGrio.com
TheGrio’s Toure talks to Dr. Christina Greer, host of The Blackest Questions podcast, about Black people celebrating Independence Day.
/ July 4, 2023
Misrepresenting MLK's words against the multicultural democracy he fought for and was killed for is the political strategy of the…
/ July 4, 2023