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Co-founder Black Voters Matter LaTosha Brown
January 6, 2022
Advocates connect Jan. 6 to racial riots in history that sought to put fear in Black voters and anyone who…
Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol
January 5, 2022
The Capitol insurrection was an effort to once again disenfranchise Black voters who cast 90% of their ballots for Biden…
Mayor Eric Adams -thegrio.com
January 5, 2022
Adams, the newly-inducted mayor of New York City, is catching lots of flack for his comments about those who help…
Vice President Kamala Harris walks with Vincent Evans
January 4, 2022
Vincent Evans served as Deputy Director of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs in the Office of the Vice President.
Maryland Gov. Hogan Provides Covid-19 Updates
January 4, 2022
The state hit a record high of more than 3,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations on Tuesday, an increase of more than 500%…
January 4, 2022
Labor Secretary Walsh tells theGrio the Biden administration will be "aggressive" at remedying the economic challenges for Black Americans.
Stacey Abrams
January 4, 2022
Many think Abrams has a strong shot in 2022, but there is concern about the negative impact of Democrats' lack…
Philip Jefferson thegrio.com
January 4, 2022
Davidson College economist and administrator Philip Jefferson will likely fill a seat on the Federal Reserve board of governors
Mayor Ed Gainey thegrio.com
January 4, 2022
The city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a new mayor and his name is Ed Gainey who is the first Black…
January 4, 2022
Maxine McNair, 93, was the mother of Carol Denise McNair, who, at 11, was the youngest of the four girls…
January 4, 2022
First reported by The Chicago Sun-Times, Rush said he plans to remain active in his ministry and inspire younger generations.
January 4, 2022
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer penned a letter Monday to the Democratic Caucus reminding his colleagues what's at stake.
January 3, 2022
New York AG Letitia James issued subpoenas to Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil…
New York City's First Female Police Commissioner
January 3, 2022
Shutting down schools and businesses to reduce the spread of COVID-19 isn't a strategy New York City's new Mayor Eric…
January 3, 2022
Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson said there'd be "no reluctance" to subpoena lawmakers who don't cooperate with the committee.