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July 30, 2020
A board member of the Wabasha County Republican Party resigned this week after an image comparing Minnesota’s mask mandate to…
July 30, 2020
OPINION: Attorney Nonny Onyekweli draws a connection between the verbal accosting of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the shooting targeting Judge Esther…
President Trump Speaks At Double Eagle Energy Rig In Midland, Texas
July 30, 2020
Donald Trump is floating a “delay” to the presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will…
Herman Cain thegrio.com
July 30, 2020
Herman Cain, businessman and former Republican presidential candidate, died on Thursday after a weeks-long battle with COVID-19.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez theGrio.com
July 30, 2020
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced an amendment to block President Donald Trump from making changes to the Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Act.
July 29, 2020
The Senate Committee on Armed Services canceled a nomination hearing for Anthony J. Tata after outrage over his alleged racism.
July 29, 2020
Former President Barack Obama will reportedly deliver the eulogy at the funeral service for the late Rep. John R. Lewis…
July 29, 2020
Dr. Woody Myers is running to become Indiana’s first Black governor and is ready to take on the health disparities…
House Judiciary Committee Holds Markup On Justice In Policing Act
July 29, 2020
Rep. Karen Bass clarifies prior comments made about Fidel Castro as she remains a potential candidate for the vice presidency.
John Lewis thegrio.com
July 29, 2020
John Lewis associate and political strategist Adjoa B. Asamoah writes that his legacy of "good trouble" must continue to be…
Portland Protests theGrio.com
July 29, 2020
Seven plaintiffs out of Portland have filed a lawsuit against members of the Trump administration for perpetrating violence and intimidation.
July 29, 2020
A new political organization called Our Black Party (OBP) looks to give the Black Diaspora a better choice and aims…
Donald Trump theGrio.com
July 29, 2020
In a press conference on Tuesday, President Donald Trump asked why his approval rating is low in comparison to Dr.…
Attorney General Barr theGrio.com
July 29, 2020
Attorney General William Barr defended the Justice Department’s response to Black Lives Matter protests around the country.
July 28, 2020
Maya Wiley is stepping back as a contributor with MSNBC and NBC News to focus on a possible run for…