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May 6, 2020
theGrio's 'Staying In Business' explores how the coronavirus pandemic impacts Black freelance and independent contract workers. 
May 6, 2020
People of color have not only been hit harder by the coronavirus than Americans overall, but they’re also bearing the…
Black Business in Harlem theGrio.com
May 6, 2020
A new petition is demanding that Congress level the playing field by helping Black owned businesses stay afloat during the…
Master P theGrio.com
May 6, 2020
Fans say that Master P’s marketing movement, entrepreneurship, and success should not only be studied, but made into a documentary.
May 5, 2020
Many African Americans watching stay-at-home protests see them as an example of how their health, safety and rights don’t seem…
May 5, 2020
As a mental health advocate, public speaker, and philanthropist, Shanti Das has successfully braved life's storms while advocating for mental…
May 5, 2020
Major U.S. automakers are planning to reopen North American factories within two weeks, potentially putting thousands of workers back on…
Trevor Noah thegrio.com
May 2, 2020
Trevor Noah is working "The Daily Show" from home during the coronavirus pandemic. With the studio closed, he paid furloughed…
May 1, 2020
As America tentatively emerges from lockdown, it is becoming clear that the pandemic has taken its toll on workers who…
Valeisha Butterfield Jones
April 30, 2020
The Grammys is making good on its pledge to diversify with the appointment of Valeisha Butterfield Jones as its first…
Donald Trump theGrio.com
April 29, 2020
President Trump has invoked the Defense Protection Act, mandating that meat processing plants stay open but concerned employees may not…
April 29, 2020
theGrio explores what happens to Black food entrepreneurs during a pandemic during episode two of the new digital series ‘Staying…
Janelle Monae
April 29, 2020
Janelle Monáe will perform on Thursday, April 30, in support of small businesses that have been heavily affected by the…
April 29, 2020
SXSW is on the receiving end of a class-action lawsuit over their refusal to refund tickets in the aftermath of…
April 28, 2020
Dr. Willie Wilson, CEO of Omar Medical Supplies, says deal to purchase tens of millions of PPE was declined by…