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U.S. Capitol, theGrio.com
November 7, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives has only days to pass legislation to avert a government shutdown by next week’s deadline.
voting booths, theGrio.com
November 7, 2023
As some may not know there are off-year election contests this week, here’s what Black Americans should know about the…
Maryland State Attorney for Baltimore City Marilyn Mosby
November 7, 2023
Marilyn Mosby, who served two terms as state’s attorney for Baltimore, was indicted for perjury before losing to a primary…
November 7, 2023
Yusef Salaam, a Democrat who won his primary election in a landslide, will represent a central Harlem district on the…
November 6, 2023
If approved by voters, Issue 1 would make permanent in the Ohio Constitution a woman’s right to an abortion and…
November 6, 2023
Five Black candidates are running for statewide office, and each is trying to become the first Black candidate to ever
November 5, 2023
Mississippi’s congressional delegation is urging President Joe Biden to recognize Medgar Evers with the highest U.S. civilian honor.
November 5, 2023
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell is making a run at a fellow Black Democrat — U.S. Rep. Cori…
November 5, 2023
Kentucky state Rep. Pam Stevenson believes Kentucky is ready to elect its first Black female attorney general. 
Black Voters Matter Group Gathers In Selma For March To Montgomery
November 5, 2023
Alabama state Reps. Jeremy Gray and Napoleon Bracy and state Sen. Kirk Hatcher intend to seek the Democratic nomination the…
November 5, 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' campaign pledged to review its books after federal agents raided the home of one…
November 5, 2023
The AI industry has the civil rights community calling for caution, particularly regarding AI technology and law enforcement.
November 4, 2023
Enacted five years ago, North Carolina’s voter photo identification law is just now getting implemented with local elections next week.
November 4, 2023
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November 4, 2023
President Joe Biden seeks to terminate the Central African Republic, Gabon, Niger and Uganda from the African Growth and Opportunity…