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Alabama planned to use a new, untested method for the death penalty. Even though the execution was blocked, here’s why you should care

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Man connected to Michael Brown case sentenced for performing illegal autopsies

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‘A Picture Gallery of the Soul’ features photos from more than 100 artists capturing Black life

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Do not cook chicken in NyQuil, FDA warns. ‘Sleepy Chicken’ seen on TikTok is dangerous, docs say

The Food and Drug Administration is warning TikTok users not to participate in the 'Sleepy Chicken' craze, which can be…
/ September 21, 2022
Letitia James Sues Trump

NY attorney general Letitia James sues Donald Trump, children and company for business fraud

New York’s attorney general Letitia James sued former President Donald Trump and his company, alleging business fraud.
/ September 21, 2022
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Sex abuse lawsuit against Tiffany Haddish, Aries Spears, dropped

The plaintiff dropped the lawsuit against comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears alleging sex abuse of two minors.
/ September 21, 2022

‘Unheard,’ Episode Two: It’s not always about the hair

Kyra Pulliam shares her experiences as a Black woman living with alopecia, a disease with which she's struggled since her…
/ September 21, 2022
2022 Toronto International Film Festival - "On The Come Up" Premiere

Sanaa Lathan on directorial debut, ‘On the Come Up’: ‘It’s like I’m having a baby or something’

Sanaa Lathan has been bitten by the directing bug. At least, that’s what she told theGrio ahead of the release…
/ September 21, 2022

COVID is still killing Black people at higher rates. So why did the president declare the pandemic ‘over’? 

Yes, the death rate has fallen substantially since the vaccines arrived, but COVID isn't done with us yet.
/ September 21, 2022

With Brittney Griner in jail, WNBA players skip Russia in offseason

Griner’s legal woes in Russia and the country’s invasion of Ukraine has the nation's top WNBA players opting to go…
/ September 21, 2022

Africa leader warns of pressure to choose sides in Ukraine

African Union leader warns of pressure to choose sides in Ukraine, saying Africa “does not want to be the breeding…
/ September 21, 2022

FDA says its slow response to baby formula shortage related to handling of whistleblower complaint

A 10-page FDA report offers an account of what led to the shortage, which forced the airlifting of powdered formula…
/ September 21, 2022

Naming Commission report estimates cost to be $62.5M to remove confederate monikers

The Naming Commission proposed months ago that the U.S. Army rename nine bases that originally recognized Confederate leaders.
/ September 21, 2022

NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use

The National Transportation Safety Board wants new cars in America to have the ability to stop intoxicated people from driving.
/ September 21, 2022

Actress Marva Hicks of ‘Motown,’ ‘The Lion King’ has died

Award-winning Broadway actress and singer Marva Hicks died last week in New York City at age 66. The cause of…
/ September 21, 2022