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For Don Peebles, ‘economic apartheid’ is not a figure of speech

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Kenan Thompson knows he stands on the shoulders of giants

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On Thanksgiving, if your family says crazy things, argue back!

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7 things I’m thankful for this holiday season

When the world is burning around you, sometimes you have to appreciate the small things in order to enjoy life…
/ November 24, 2022

It’s Thanksgiving — what movie should you watch?

On Thanksgiving, what movie should you and the family watch? There are several great movies that you and the family…
/ November 24, 2022

How to talk to your racist relatives

Hey white people! Thanksgiving Day dinner offers the perfect opportunity to actually make America great. Here's how.
/ November 24, 2022
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Nikki Giovanni, Black Thought, Christian McBride, more shine during jazz, hip-hop, spoken word concert in Newark

TheGrio reviews "Represent! A Night of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Spoken Word" at Newark's NJPAC, featuring Nikki Giovanni and Black Thought.
/ November 23, 2022
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5 things to do on Thanksgiving if gathering with your family is not an option this year

Not everyone is able to spend Thanksgiving with relatives, so here is a list of alternatives that can still make…
/ November 23, 2022
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TheGrio’s guide to fixing a low vibrational Thanksgiving plate

OPINION: Take your meal’s vibrational frequency to the next level with these Thanksgiving hacks from one of America’s foremost plate-fixing…
/ November 23, 2022

Games to play with your family on Thanksgiving (weekend)

Nothing brings families together like a little competitive jostling over fake money and small prizes during the holidays.
/ November 23, 2022

Alena Analeigh McQuarter, 13-year-old STEM wunderkind, impressed us all with poise and protest at theGrio Awards

Alena McQuarter used theGrio Awards stage to speak to young girls and stand in protest to the death of Iranian…
/ November 22, 2022
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Kanye, Kyrie and the root of antisemitism in the Black community, explained

Fighting the white supremacy of anti-Blackness with the white supremacy of antisemitism is morally untenable. 
/ November 21, 2022

Why billionaire philanthropist Robert F. Smith doesn’t believe in charity

TheGrio’s inaugural Philanthropy Icon Award winner Robert F. Smith thinks America should put its money where the wealth gap is.
/ November 21, 2022
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Should you bring your date home to meet the family for Thanksgiving? 5 ways to know

Deciding to bring your partner home for the holidays can sometimes be nerve-wracking; here are some ways to help you…
/ November 21, 2022

How to handle Thanksgiving after a death in the family

Thanksgiving can be hard after a death in the family. Here's some ideas on how to cope with the family's…
/ November 21, 2022