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Tianna Madison, grieving for former teammate Tori Bowie, reveals she almost died in childbirth

Tianna Madison, grieving former teammate Tori Bowie, reveals she almost died in childbirth

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‘Practice kindness’ says SZA to Lizzo’s social media fat-shamers

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Duluth police harassment lawsuit

After more than 100 run-ins with cops in 10 years, Minnesota man files harassment suit against police, city

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Cardona talks about Biden plan to ease anxiety over resuming student loan payments

The Department of Education secretary tells theGrio the administration is working to make sure borrowers "know what options they have...
/ June 15, 2023
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Scenes from Black Fatherhood: ‘Father Noir’ returns with a new cast of Black celebrity dads

In celebration of a new edition of “Father Noir,” theGrio rounds up our favorite Black celebrity dad moments, from Barack…
/ June 15, 2023
N.W.A., Dopeman, crack epidemic, theGrio.com

The impact of crack dealers on Black America is at the heart of episode 3 of ‘Being Black: The ’80s’

N.W.A's song "Dopeman" leads us into a conversation about crack dealers and the influence they had on Black America on…
/ June 15, 2023
Netflix and Big Freedia celebrate Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story with a bounce waltz at Xavier University of Louisiana on April 15

Big Freedia remixes ‘Row Row Row Your Boat’ for ‘Gracie’s Corner’

YouTube children's sing-along series "Gracie's Corner" drops new video featuring Big Freedia and a Bounce remix of "Row Row Row…
/ June 15, 2023
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CBC introduces law to posthumously award Henrietta Lacks with Congressional Gold Medal

Members of Congress nominated Henrietta Lacks for a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal for her contributions to modern medicine.
/ June 15, 2023
Food allergies, Black people with food allergies, Black adults with food allergies, Black children with food allergies, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com

Report: People of color are more prone to food allergies than white people

According to a new study, the rate of food allergies among Black people ties with the rate for Hispanics and…
/ June 15, 2023
Teacher fired over Dear Martin

Lawsuit: Black teacher in school with mostly Black, Hispanic children fired for using book about racial profiling

A Charlotte middle school teacher is suing his former employer, alleging he was fired for using "Dear Martin" to educate…
/ June 15, 2023
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Bill Cosby sued by 9 more women in Nevada for alleged decades-old sexual assaults

Nine more women are accusing Bill Cosby of sexual assault in a lawsuit that alleges he used his “power, fame…
/ June 15, 2023
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Timberland commemorates a half-century of hip-hop by fashioning the future

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Timberland is paying tribute not just to the music but also to its…
/ June 15, 2023
how organizations can celebrate Juneteenth, theGrio.com

Juneteenth has become too performative. Here’s what employers should be doing instead

Organizations should use the opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth by taking authentic action to create a real impact.
/ June 15, 2023

Do mediocre relationships block blessings for Black women?

theGrio’s Eboni K. Williams talks to tv correspondent and producer Dana Blair about a deeper conversation about Black women and…
/ June 15, 2023

‘Was I what you wanted me to be?’ How Prince challenged the racial conventions of genre

In recognition of Black Music Month, theGrio examines how Prince defied racial conventions in music to become a music legend.
/ June 15, 2023