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VIDEO: Don Lemon gets emotional discussing the sexual assault of a family member and his own story

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Parents sue teacher for pressuring their son into sex for good grades

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Diddy

We’re confused why Diddy included Khloe Kardashian and other white celebs on his #Black100 list

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Man hangs Colin Kaepernick doll in barber shop thegrio.com

Man under fire for hanging Colin Kaepernick doll in barber shop

[griojw id=”sD8mQuOl” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”]   A California barbershop owner who was criticized for hanging a Colin Kaepernickdoll from a noose, is
/ September 26, 2018
Houston

Judge drops 119 cases after Florida deputy investigated for planting drugs

[griojw id=”90HXRVFG” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”]   TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our reporters
/ September 26, 2018

The Download | September 26th: Times Up for Bill Cosby + Ben Jealous squares off against Governor Larry Hogan in Maryland Governor’s debate +IL. Congressional candidate Lauren Underwood is being honored in a sweet way

[griojw id=”da64hEjj” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Hey Grio fam! This is the D.C Download for Wednesday, September 26th. Bill Cosby is no longer a
/ September 26, 2018
Bill Cosby

Critics question Hollywood Walk of Fame decision to keep Bill Cosby star

[griojw id=”YWwbM4iu” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”]   Even as thousands of outraged people call for Bill Cosby’s star on the Hollywood Walk of
/ September 26, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh thegrio.com AP

GOP lines up Kavanaugh vote plan as showdown hearing nears

President Donald Trump denounced Democratic efforts to block Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation as a cynical "con job" on Tuesday.
/ September 26, 2018
Tyler Perry

WATCH: Tyler Perry gives elderly woman a house for surprising reason

[griojw id=”Nr9OsZgP” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”]   Tyler Perry’s got a heart of gold. Gospel singer LaShun Pace has got a real friend
/ September 26, 2018
Anita Hill AP thegrio.com

Anita Hill: Kavanaugh hearing isn’t a referendum on #MeToo

1991 testimony from Anita Hill against Clarence Thomas riveted the nation, but failed to derail his nomination to the Supreme…
/ September 26, 2018
Bill Cosby

Cosby defenders decry him as victim of racism and sexism

A publicist for the once-beloved Bill Cosby complained that his conviction and three- to 10-year prison term for sexual assault…
/ September 26, 2018

Prominent Black figures Charles Blow, Deray McKesson, Zerlina Maxwell and Symone Sanders speak out on their assaults

[griojw id=”3OFlxXz8″ playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] In the wake of national conversations about sexual assault, prominent Black voices in media and news have
/ September 25, 2018
Tomi Lahren thegrio.com

“Why U So Mad, Tammy?” Wale joins chorus of Black Twitter in clap back on Tomi Lahren

Fox News’ resident parrot Tomi Lahren opened herself up to the wrath of Black Twitter when she foolishly tweeted that Michelle Obama…
/ September 25, 2018
Bill Cosby AP thegrio.com

Social media users offer mixed reaction after Bill Cosby sentenced to 3-10 years, classified a ‘sexually violent predator

[griojw id=”chTiAI8Q” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”]   Former TV dad Bill Cosby was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison Tuesday for drugging and
/ September 25, 2018
Seattle marijuana thegrio.com

Seattle moves to vacate hundreds of marijuana convictions over a 14 year period

Seattle is now taking a bold action to vacate hundreds of marijuana-related convictions that occurred within a 14 year period.
/ September 25, 2018