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‘Fae’d to Black’: Blerdcon returns for its 7th year with a star-studded lineup

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French Montana’s documentary, ‘For Khadija,’ honors his mother’s sacrifices

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In France, police killing of teen brings parallels to George Floyd death

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 near-death gridiron experience led to millions for sports camps, CPR training

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 led to fewer citizen complaints, research shows

Police body camera use has increased in U.S. law enforcement agencies, but studies are mixed whether their usage reduces use…
/ July 4, 2023
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Watch: Should Black people be celebrating the 4th of July?

TheGrio’s Toure talks to Dr. Christina Greer, host of The Blackest Questions podcast, about Black people celebrating Independence Day.
/ July 4, 2023

This 4th of July, let’s reflect on the dangerous politics of revisionist history

Misrepresenting MLK's words against the multicultural democracy he fought for and was killed for is the political strategy of the…
/ July 4, 2023
Kristie Fields, medical debt, crowd funding, theGrio.com

Crowdfunding helps white people with medical debt, but not Black people

Black Americans use GoFundMe far less than white people, studies show. And Black campaigns bring in less money, including for medical…
/ July 4, 2023

Following deadly protests, Senegalese president won’t seek 3rd term

Senegalese President Macky Sall declared Monday evening that he will not run for a third term in next year's elections,…
/ July 4, 2023
2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ - Caesar's Superdome - Day 3

Essence Fest catches backlash for shutting down New Orleans bookstore event

The Essence Festival is catching heat on social media for shutting down a New Orleans bookstore's event promoting Black authors.
/ July 3, 2023

How Trump turned the Supreme Court into the court of white backlash

The current Supreme Court is the product of Trump and he's the product of white backlash. They will push Trump's…
/ July 3, 2023
Protesters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court

Dear Black students: Don’t let the Supreme Court affirmative action ruling discourage you

As a Harvard Alum, I’ve never felt guilty about affirmative action. Here’s why Black kids shouldn’t feel ashamed to discuss…
/ July 3, 2023
Tiffany Haddish memoir

Watch: Tiffany Haddish shares her favorite supernatural movies

Tiffany Haddish spills on her favorite supernatural movies with theGrio in honor of the upcoming 'Haunted Mansion' release.
/ July 3, 2023

Jodie Turner-Smith joins ‘Tron 3’

Turner-Smith joins Jared Leto, Evan Peters and Greta Lee in the highly-anticipated third film in the popular "Tron" franchise.
/ July 3, 2023