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The proclamation didn’t bring immediate freedom to the approximately 4 million enslaved Black people. But it did lead to significant…
Thursday marks the 15th anniversary of Obama's historic presidential campaign announcement at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois.
Apple TV+ just dropped the trailer for its new four-part documentary series, Lincoln’s Dilemma, and theGrio has an exclusive first…
The Illinois House passed a bill that would make Juneteenth a state holiday. If signed by Governor Pritzker, it will…
News of Floyd's murder reenactment came from a press release pitch, but CrimeDoor officials said it wouldn't be featured on…
Rep. Jim Clyburn told CNN's Don Lemon that he hopes to make "Lift Every Voice and Sing" the U.S. national…
From the bibles used for swearing-in to memorable performances, inauguration, which signifyies America's transition power is one of splendor.
Will Donald Trump's attempt to wrest a won presidency from Joe Biden find real resistance in Congress this week? We'll…
President Donald Trump responded to being called the “first racist president” by again comparing himself to Abraham Lincoln.
The Chicago Transit Authority thought it was honoring Black History Month by retweeting photos of a man dressed as Abraham…
Some have called Donald Trump the most racist U.S. president, but he does not stand alone. As dangerous and violent…
OPINION - Isn’t it cool the way that President’s Day happens during black history month, giving us so many opportunities…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. National Archives is placing President Abraham Lincoln's original Emancipation Proclamation on display in Washington to…
theGRIO REPORT - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed by rifle fire on August 4, 1968, a fact that…
theGRIO REPORT - A member of Republican Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's staff has expressed support for John Wilkes Booth, Abraham…
theGRIO REPORT - Today marks Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of African-Americans from slavery, a day that is…
OPINION - Some GOPers, Sen. Paul included, love to bring up the fact that Abraham Lincoln 'freed the slaves'...
theGRIO REPORT - After 148 years, Mississippi has ratified the 13th Amendment, banning slavery...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A stovepipe hat worn by Abraham Lincoln is going on display at the Springfield library and…