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May 7, 2021
Texas has become the latest Republican-dominated state to advance sweeping new limits on voting, despite no evidence of any problems.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
May 7, 2021
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will not seek reelection after one term in office, she reportedly announced during a private…
May 7, 2021
Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Alma Adams say the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act is a good investment in HBCUs and…
Letitia James thegrio.com
May 6, 2021
"Any attempt to discourage communities from voting is as illegal as it is un-American," said Attorney General Letitia James.
May 6, 2021
An Indianapolis woman was confused when she had her home appraised twice and the figure came back below or what…
May 6, 2021
In addition to the White House's aim to get 70% of Americans vaccinated by July 4, booster shots may be…
May 6, 2021
The South Carolina House voted Wednesday to add a firing squad to the state’s execution methods amid a lack of…
May 6, 2021
Every Republican voted against the pandemic relief bill, but since the vote, they have promoted the legislation they fought to…
May 6, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill that is already being legally challenged by civil and voting rights…
Marc Lamont Hill Vernon Jones www.thegrio.com
May 5, 2021
The host asked the politician to explain critical race theory and his answer was not definitive or factual, according to…
Louisville Black Lives Matter thegrio.com
May 5, 2021
A standoff occurred between a Black Lives Matter protestor and a restaurant patron in Louisville, Kentucky.
May 5, 2021
Amanda Seales says Kamala Harris disappointed her supporters with her recent comments on race that echoed ones by Sen. Tim…
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson x Texas Capitol
May 5, 2021
As Republican-led state legislatures, including Texas, pass sweeping voting laws ahead of the midterm elections, Democrats play defense.
May 5, 2021
The No. 2 House Republican publicly called Wednesday for the removal of Rep. Liz Cheney from the party’s leadership.
May 5, 2021
Martha Huckabay, president of the Women’s Republican Club of New Orleans, took a take on U.S. history this weekend that's…