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Bill Cosby AP thegrio.com
Comparing himself to luminary historic figures, comedian Bill Cosby insists he has done nothing wrong and offers no apology
/ February 14, 2019
Amazon thegrio
Amazon says it will not be building a new headquarters in New York City and has decided not to build elsewhere, a stunning reversal after a yearlong search.
/ February 14, 2019
Ava DuVernay
Ava Duvernay is joining Chicago artist Theaster Gates on a panel that will help ensure the company pays attention to diversity
/ February 14, 2019
Cardi B
Just two days after quitting Instagram over the backlash over her GRAMMYs win, Cardi B returns to announce new song with Bruno Mars.
/ February 14, 2019
James Jackson
Even with a plea deal, James Jackson, who was obsessed with interracial relationships, will spend life behind bars for randomly killing a Black man
/ February 14, 2019
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
Just as Empire star Jussie Smollett sat down for his first televised interview since his brutal homophobic and racist attack last month, Chicago police are now reportedly saying a person of interest has been identified.
/ February 14, 2019
Drew Ferguson
Georgia congressman Drew Ferguson is drawing criticism for a historic book he displays in his office that stretches back to the days of the Confederacy
/ February 14, 2019