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June 21, 2021
The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules…
June 21, 2021
Lindsay Graham called S.R. 1 "a bad idea" on "Fox News Sunday," dubbing it "a problem that most Republicans are…
New York City Mayoral candidate Maya Wiley, theGrio.com
June 21, 2021
Maya Wiley became emotional as she thought about the historical nature of her campaign for NYC mayor and all of…
Juneteenth, theGrio.com
June 19, 2021
Now that Juneteenth is a federal holiday, states have been scrambling to figure out if they should add to paid…
June 19, 2021
While voter suppression laws continue to be an issue in many states, voters are more focused on quality of life…
Lori Lightfoot Chicago thegrio.com
June 18, 2021
Chicago’s city council narrowly voted against a proposal that would have given more power to a civilian police oversight committee.
June 18, 2021
South Dakota is the only state that has yet to recognize Juneteenth as either a state holiday or observance.
President Trump Delivers Remarks On Federal Judicial Confirmation Milestones
June 18, 2021
An upcoming book claims Trump blamed his son-in-law for the civil unrest that erupted in the country following the death…
Don Lemon thegrio.com
June 18, 2021
If you are a vocal opponent of critical race theory, Don Lemon wants you to "stop making it about you…
June 18, 2021
Lawmakers are reviving calls to end a loophole in the Constitution that allowed another form of slavery, forced labor for…
Usher speaks with Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Ayanna Pressley, theGrio.com
June 18, 2021
Black members of Congress and singer Usher, among others, were at the White House as Biden signed Juneteenth into law…
June 18, 2021
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made it clear he and his fellow Republicans will oppose a "plan endorsed by Stacey…
New York City Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang Receives Endorsement And Rallies Supporters
June 17, 2021
Current New York City mayor hopeful Andrew Yang faces public scorn following comments about those struggling with mental health.
Cori Bush thegrio.com
June 17, 2021
Democrat Cori Bush of St. Louis continues to call for reparations and an end to police violence amid Juneteenth becoming…
U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
June 17, 2021
There is disdain among Black Americans about Juneteenth as a federal holiday as voting rights and police reform bills remain…