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Byron Allen thegrio.com

Byron Allen inducted into the 2019 Class of Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame

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prisoners in jail thegrio.com

Louisiana prosecutors charge Black judge who criticized justice system with bias

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Harriet

WATCH: Cynthia Erivo and Kasi Lemmons on bringing an American hero to life in ‘Harriet’

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Kenya Moore opens up about split from husband: “I’m not a fighter”

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star, Kenya Moore opens up about her split from husband, Marc Daly and denies infidelity was a reason for their divorce.
/ October 30, 2019
John Witherspoon

John Witherspoon was more than just an entertainer, he was our Pops

Writer Dustin Seibert explains why John Witherspoon was more than just a comedian who made us laugh. Pops truly felt like part of the family.
/ October 30, 2019

LeBron James gives thanks to L.A. firefighters and first responders with food trucks

LeBron James had to evacuate his Southern California home due to nearby wildfires, but he didn’t forget the people who were saving lives and property
/ October 30, 2019
John Witherspoon

RIP Pops: Regina King, Marlon Wayans, Ice Cube and more pay tribute to John Witherspoon

John Witherspoon, beloved actor/comedian of film and television, has died at the age of 77 and his famous co-stars and fans from his decades long career are paying tribute.
/ October 30, 2019

Which members of the CBC have spoken up about the attack on the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

Today on the popular morning radio show The Breakfast Club, media mogul Byron Allen sounded the alarm on an attack […]
/ October 30, 2019
John Witherspoon

Beloved actor-comedian John Witherspoon dies at 77

Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 77.
/ October 30, 2019
Bank of America thegrio.com

OPINION: Congress has the power to ‘fix’ the lack of access to loan options, but their decision could leave Blacks permanently in the poor house

Washington is about to consider legislation that will impose a 36 percent interest rate cap on loan options which may adversely impact the Black community.
/ October 29, 2019