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May 17, 2021
The Supreme Court is declining to hear a case on whether a single use of the N-word in the workplace…
Supreme Court theGrio.com
May 17, 2021
The Supreme Court will decide whether states can ban abortions before a fetus can survive outside the womb.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
May 16, 2021
President Biden is expanding electric vehicle power stations into Black neighborhoods and is investing in HBCU renewable energy research.
Matt Gaetz thegrio.com
May 16, 2021
After a 2019 GOP fundraiser, Rep. Matt Gaetz and an escort were seen snorting cocaine during an after party in…
May 16, 2021
Hundreds of bills have filed in 47 states this year have provisions that would expand voting rights, the Brennan Center…
Daunte Wright thegrio.com
May 16, 2021
Elected officials in a city where police fatally shot Daunte Wright approved a resolution that puts the city on track…
May 16, 2021
“COVID-19 has shown a bright light on our own society’s failings,” Dr. Anthony Fauci says in a graduation ceremony for…
May 16, 2021
Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrated in Los Angeles, New York and other cities on Saturday against Israeli airstrikes over the Gaza Strip
May 16, 2021
So far this year only about 2,500 refugees have arrived, with less than five months left before the fiscal year…
May 15, 2021
Joel Greenberg is expected to plead guilty to six federal charges, including sex trafficking of a child, during a court…
Andrew Yang thegrio.com
May 15, 2021
Andrew Yang was challenged in a virtual debate about taking credit for the success of the Senate runoff elections in…
Chairwoman Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)
May 15, 2021
Rep. Maxine Waters is weighing a lawsuit against Fox News after reporting that she requested security from federal law enforcement.
Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene Holds Press Conference After Losing Cmte Positions
May 15, 2021
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her husband are under investigation for filing homestead exemptions for two homes.
May 15, 2021
A Democrat, Beatty was elected to the Ohio House in 1979, advocating for minority-owned businesses and the disadvantaged.
May 15, 2021
Kevin Stitt was dismissed after signing a bill banning some race and racism concepts from being taught in public schools.