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August 21, 2019

Russell Westbrook launches tech program for at-risk youth in L.A.

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August 21, 2019

Black man bullied for proudly dating a transgender woman commits suicide

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Byron Allen
August 21, 2019

Civil Rights showdown with Justice Department and Comcast outlines the true struggle for equality in America

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Megan Thee Stallion thegrio.com
August 21, 2019

Megan Thee Stallion fans slam white singer for teasing new ‘Hot Girl Bummer’ single

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Odell Beckham
August 21, 2019

‘This was personal’: Odell Beckham Jr. says Giants traded him to Cleveland to die

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Eric Garner placed in a chokehold by NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo (Video still/ Ramsey Orta/YouTube)
August 21, 2019

GoFundMe for fired officer who fatally choked Eric Garner raises over $100K in 48hrs

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Siwatu-Salama Ra thegrio.com
August 21, 2019

Pregnant Detroit activist imprisoned after defending herself gets felony conviction reversed

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AOC The Squad
August 21, 2019

‘We’re more American than your wife!’: Cartoon versions of AOC and #TheSquad clap back at Trump in new ‘Simpsons’ episode

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Michael Atkins went from custodian to principal to change the lives of Black boys at a Colorado middle school. (ABC7) thegrio.com
August 21, 2019

Custodian becomes head principal of Colorado school

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Wendy's chicken sandwich thegrio.com
August 21, 2019

Petty #ChickenWars brewing online between Wendy’s, Popeyes and Chick-fil-A and the internet loves it

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Police Car thegrio.com
August 21, 2019

Video shows terrifying aftermath when four Atlanta HBCU students are shot at block party

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend "The Lion King" European Premiere at Leicester Square on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage) thegrio.com
August 21, 2019

Meghan Markle’s friend and celebs defends her against ‘racist bullies’

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In this July 18, 2019 file photo Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia. The mayor of Philadelphia says on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, that Ross is resigning over new allegations of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination against others in the department. Mayor Jim Kenney says that Richard Ross has been a terrific asset to the police department and the city as a whole and that he's disappointed to lose him. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) thegrio.com
August 21, 2019

Philly police chief resigns as sexual harassment and discrimination claims roil department

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Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke(right) and Rev. Robert L. Turner Sr. pass the the Vernon AME Church while on a tour of the Greenwood District Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
August 21, 2019

Beto O’Rourke on historical racist attacks: US as divided as ever

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Aretha Franklin thegrio.com
August 20, 2019

Aretha Franklin’s doctors create fund to research rare form of cancer that took her life

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