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June 18, 2025
Texas state Rep. Al Edwards, who died a year before Juneteenth became a federal holiday, dedicated his career to making…
Hakeem Jeffries, Minnesota, Political Assassination, theGrio.com
June 17, 2025
The Democratic leader makes a bipartisan plea to House Speaker Johnson after a state representative and her husband were left…
Donald Trump, Derrick Johnson, NAACP, theGrio.com
June 16, 2025
"It would be a waste of our time and energy to give a platform to fascism," said the nation's oldest…
Donald Trump, Trump Mobile, theGrio.com
June 16, 2025
"President Donald Trump is a walking ethics violation," U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., told theGrio in reaction to the latest…
Brandon Moss mayor, 18 year old running for mayor, Brandon Moss Fairfield Alabama, Black mayor candidates, youngest mayor candidates theGrio.com
June 16, 2025
Just two weeks after his high school graduation, 18-year-old Brandon Moss announced his run for mayor of Fairfield, Alabama.
Donald Trump, Immigration, ICE, Protests, theGrio.com
June 16, 2025
Trump is doubling down on what will be a political and legal battle with the nation's top Black mayors, as…
Trump election executive order, Judge blocks Trump order, Trump voter registration law, Federal judge election ruling, Proof of citizenship voting, Trump's election law overturned theGrio.com
June 14, 2025
Federal judge blocks Trump’s election order, ruling it unconstitutional and a power grab over state-run voting laws.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
June 13, 2025
On the same day of his parade, nearly 2,000 "No Kings" protests will take place across the country in opposition…
Charles Rangel, funeral, theGrio.com
June 13, 2025
Rangel's funeral takes place Friday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in midtown Manhattan and will be open to the public as…
Immigration, DHS crackdown, Trump Administration, theGrio.com
June 13, 2025
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pledged to carry on with immigration crackdowns despite waves of unrest across the U.S.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, theGrio.com
June 12, 2025
Sheriff Wayne Ivey, a Republican, echoed Trump's recent comments about Los Angeles protesters: "If they spit, we will hit.”
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
June 12, 2025
Angela Angel, a senior advisor at Black Lives Matter PAC, told theGrio that Americans must not "fall for the bait…
Senator Alex Padilla, theGrio.com
June 12, 2025
"This is a shameful and stunning abuse of power," said former Vice President Kamala Harris after Sen. Padilla is handcuffed…
Los Angeles, National Guard, Trump, theGrio.com
June 12, 2025
"If he can successfully militarize LA without significant political consequences, Baltimore is next," said Angela Angel of BLM PAC.
Maxine Waters, theGrio.com
June 11, 2025
"He's going to try and call martial law," said longtime California Congresswoman Maxine Waters of Trump amid his military deployment…