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October 31, 2021
Mayor Mike Duggan, Detroit's first white mayor since the 1970s, faces lawyer Anthony Adams in a mayoral race this coming…
October 31, 2021
The surprisingly tight contest has exposed the depth of the Democratic Party’s dependence on Trump as a message and motivator.
October 31, 2021
The National Archives said in a court filing early Saturday former President Donald Trump seeks to block documents from being…
October 31, 2021
The gun rights case brought before the Supreme Court could threaten restrictions on guns in public spaces in New York…
Reverend Jesse Jackson x Sesame Place
October 30, 2021
During a Zoom with Howard alum and protesters, Jackson said, “Students should not be punished but appreciated for standing up…
Vice President Kamala Harris and Terry McAuliffe
October 30, 2021
Vice President Harris traveled down to Virginia to drum up support for former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe, who is seeking…
October 30, 2021
Climate change, vaccines and the recovery are among themes occupying world leaders at their first in-person summit since the pandemic.
October 30, 2021
NAACP head Derrick Johnson and Texas NAACP President Gary Bledsoe in open letter seek to put focus on unfavorable Texas…
October 30, 2021
The maps, along with maps in other Democrat-controlled states, could be pivotal as Democrats try to hold a narrow majority…
Morehouse thegrio.com
October 29, 2021
U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott touts Democrats' Build Back Better Act for its "transformational" impact on the nation's HBCUs.
Letitia James thegrio.com
October 29, 2021
New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a run for governor, challenging current Gov. Kathy Hochul.
October 29, 2021
Bust of Huey P. Newton by artist Dana King unveiled in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the founding of…
October 29, 2021
Rep. Ilhan Omar blasts oil execs at hearing, asking them to resign given their role in pollution, climate change.
October 29, 2021
Payments to compensate families separated at the southern U.S.-Mexico border are reportedly under consideration by the Biden administration.
Stacey Abrams thegrio.com
October 28, 2021
Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight organization donates $1.34 million to the nonprofit RIP Medical Debt to help wipe out medical debt.