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Back to Africa: New York politician experiences the ultimate homecoming during a life changing visit to Senegal

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White principal accused of banning Black History Month suing former colleagues

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Jersey City attack being investigated as domestic terrorism

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Michelle Obama thegrio.com

Michelle Obama snubbed on Forbes’ list of the ‘World’s 100 Most Powerful Women’

Although seven Black women made Forbes list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, there was a palpable abscence when it came to Michelle Obama
/ December 13, 2019
Michelle Obama

Former First Lady Michelle Obama defends her unique friendship with George W. Bush

The Former First Lady discusses her surprising relationship with former President George W. Bush and how it survives through differing political opinions.
/ December 13, 2019
Social Media

Social media influencer sentenced to 14 years for plot to steal a domain name by gunpoint

Rossi Lorathio Adams II was sentenced to 14 years in prison after he threatened to take over an internet domain owned by someone else by gunpoint.
/ December 13, 2019
Travis Burroughs

Courtroom Drama: Defendant hits Baltimore judge in the head with metal water pitcher

Travis Burroughs, 36, threw a metal water pitcher at a judge in a Baltimore Court after he was sentenced to life in prison for sex offenses.
/ December 13, 2019
Flint

Flint utility company knew about lead in the water supply but failed to warn the public

A utility company serving Flint, Mich., knew toxic material was seeping into the water supply even before the city said anything, but did not warn anyone
/ December 13, 2019
Viola Davis thegrio.com

Viola Davis to play Florida Evans on a recreated episode of ‘Good Times’

Tiffany Haddish, Andre Braugher, Jay Pharoah Corinne Foxx and more will join Viola Davis to bring the sit-com, ‘Good Times,’ to ABC’s Live series.
/ December 13, 2019
Eric Holder thegrio.com

Former AG Eric Holder slams William Barr’s recent comments

Eric Holder, the former Attorney General under President Barack Obama, blasted the present attorney general, William Barr, for a series of recent comments.
/ December 13, 2019