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January 20, 2022
Biden admits maybe he’s been skipping class, especially with Black voters. Maybe when he does show up in the future…
January 19, 2022
While passing the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act was a long shot, President Biden and allies refuse to…
Gary Chambers thegrio.com
January 18, 2022
Gary Chambers is running for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana, and he launched his campaign with a video showing him…
Funeral Held For Former Rep. John Conyers In Detroit
January 18, 2022
Stevie Wonder called out lawmakers on MLK Day for refusing to act on passing legislation on voting rights protection.
Everton Blair, candidate for Georgia State School Superintendent
January 18, 2022
If elected, Everton would be the first Black, youngest-ever and first openly gay school superintendent in the Peach State's history.
Jamal Simmons thegrio.com
January 18, 2022
Veteran Democratic communications aide Jamal Simmons previously made controversial comments about undocumented immigrants.
January 18, 2022
The Biden-Harris administration is negotiating unilateral action on police reform steps since Congress failed to pass George Floyd bill.
January 18, 2022
MSNBC's Reid and others side-eyed the hypocrisy of GOP lawmakers praising King's legacy on MLK Day.
January 17, 2022
Florida Rep-elect Sheila Cherfilus McCormack won her election by a landslide but her opponent Jason Mariner will not concede.
January 17, 2022
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life should be a motivating force for Americans to advance his legacy, President Biden said on…
VP Harris And Sec. Yellen Hold Freedman Bank Forum
January 17, 2022
'Our economy has never worked fairly for Black Americans – or, really, for any American of color,' Yellen said on…
Bernice King, Martin Luther King Jr., theGrio.com
January 17, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: “It’s time for Black Americans to get our check," said the daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. - MLK Day 2024
January 17, 2022
Efforts to recognize King though a national holiday began just days after his assassination -- but it didn't come without…
January 17, 2022
Cedric Richmond, Biden senior advisor and director of Public Engagement, reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and voting rights.
January 16, 2022
“Blacks For Trump” was trending on Twitter after people were seen at a rally for the former president wearing t-shirts…