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October 3, 2021
Among states, the largest share of initial spending went toward shoring up unemployment insurance trust funds that were depleted.
President Barack Obama (R) hugs First Lady Michelle Obama in the Red Room while Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett
October 3, 2021
Former President Barack Obama, 60, and former First Lady Michelle, 57, celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 3.
October 3, 2021
President Joe Biden on Saturday acknowledged frustrations in his party as Democrats strain to push through two major spending programs.
October 2, 2021
Black firefighters told the Times they believed the suspensions fell far short of addressing the deep-rooted problems in the department.
October 2, 2021
Trump was also suspended from Facebook and Google’s YouTube over similar concerns that he would provoke violence.
October 2, 2021
Alabama’s plan to use almost 20% of its American Rescue funds for prison construction drew criticism from some congressional Democrats.
Joe Biden Accepts Party's Nomination For President In Delaware During Virtual DNC
October 1, 2021
President Joe Biden’s approval rating with Black voters has reportedly taken a dip amid his handling of the COVID pandemic.
Black Liberation African American Flag
October 1, 2021
The need for Black unity on a global scale could not be any clearer. The 21st century whippings of Haitian…
Newsom Black woman Senate
October 1, 2021
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a series of police reform bills that aim to strip officers accused of…
October 1, 2021
The statehouse grounds pays homage to native Georgians who've achieved great things. Some now want to include Thomas.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL)
October 1, 2021
OPINION: We all know a Black woman who has stepped up to care for their family, sacrificed for others or…
October 1, 2021
Pressley calls on Congress to “stand in the gap” to lessen the blow to social issues, like abortion, ravished by…
Rep. Cori Bush, theGrio.com
September 30, 2021
Cori Bush delivered emotional testimony about being sexually assaulted as a teenager and getting an abortion during a congressional hearing.
immigration activist
September 30, 2021
OPINION: Touré writes about the need for the United States to embrace undocumented immigrants -- not shun them.
September 30, 2021
Congress passed legislation that would avoid a federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3, and sent the…