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Nope! Black college student moves after finding white man hiding in her closet

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Howard University thegrio.com

Black church gifts Howard University with $100,000 to help seniors pay off tuition and fees

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Martial Martin

GIRL GENIUS: 14-year-old ‘black-ish’ star Marsai Martin inks first-look deal with Universal

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Gabrielle Union thegrio.com

Gabrielle Union on potential cameos from Will Smith and Martin Lawrence on ‘LA’s Finest’: It would be awesome”

Gabrielle Union discusses the prospect of her new series, ‘LA’s Finest’ featuring cameos from Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
/ February 7, 2019
The Game thegrio.com

The Game drags Tomi Lahren all across the internet using her pre-plastic surgery photo

  The Game claims Fox news personality Tomi Lahren had two of his posts removed from Instagram after he shared a […]
/ February 7, 2019
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania school official says four students suspended after a violent brawl, defends officers involved

The superintendent of Hazelton Area High School in Pennsylvania says the officers who subdued students involved in the fracas were justified in their use of force
/ February 7, 2019

2019 Makers Conference brings attention to the many challenges facing women in prison

Activist Sharon White-Harrigan takes the stage at the 2019 MAKERS Conference to speak about the impact of women and prison reform.
/ February 7, 2019
Frank Robinson

Hall of Famer, pioneering manager Frank Robinson dies at 83

Frank Robinson became the first Black manager in Major League Baseball history, only after having a trailblazing career in the game
/ February 7, 2019
Texas

Texas mayor to parents: ‘wake the heck up’ after second group of teens at school caught in racist video

Repeating an incident from October, a group of Texas high school students were seen in video footage using the n-word and now town officials have become frustrated
/ February 7, 2019
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Chicago police ready to charge Jussie Smollett if they suspect he’s made a false report

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said if police prove Jussie Smollett rumors about his attack, they will hold him accountable.
/ February 7, 2019