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Joy Reid, Joy Ann Reis State of the people Tour, Joy Reid state of the people, state of the people tour. state of the people power tour theGrio.com
May 15, 2025
The State of the People Tour is a nationwide call to rally, restore, and reimagine what’s possible for Black communities…
December 11, 2022
Dorothy Pitman Hughes was a pioneering Black feminist, child welfare advocate, businesswoman and lifelong community activist.
May 7, 2022
The state Supreme Court denied Rev. William Barber II's appeal of his 2019 trial when he was found guilty for…
West Orange High School
March 4, 2022
West Orange High School's principal says he respects his students' right to protest, but he won't be flexible on the…
February 10, 2022
U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush on Tuesday convened a gathering of 10 mostly Black journalists in her office in the Cannon
September 12, 2021
Twenty years after 9/11, Sekou Siby still feels the pangs of survivor’s guilt. It sent the immigrant from Ivory Coast…
HBCUs increase in applicants
August 23, 2021
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are beginning to see a surge in interest, more applications and higher enrollment.
May 9, 2021
Naomi Osaka, the 23-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion, was given a Sportswoman of the Year award for her political activism.
Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice; and activist Tamika D. Mallory
March 18, 2021
As a guest on "The Clay Cane Show" Samaria Rice further explained recent comments made toward public figures in social…
February 27, 2021
After a Lakers victory Friday, LeBron James said his platform is too powerful to stick to sports, vowing to "never…
February 14, 2021
Homeowner Jilchristina Vest wanted to bring a bit of joy to her community and for her little corner of West…
Colin Kaepernick NFL Workout
December 10, 2020
Activist and former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick has teamed up with Ben & Jerry’s to launch a new ice cream…
Premiere Of Focus Features' "BlacKkKlansman" - Red Carpet
October 20, 2020
Dave Chappelle says 'There’s no pension plan for leaders' on Netflix's My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
October 17, 2020
Nifesimi Akingbe listed her frustrations about racism and directed a message to Black immigrant communities: This is your battle, too.
2020 US Open - Day 13
September 18, 2020
Fans are disappointed after Naomi Osaka announced on Thursday that she will not play in the French Open due to…
"Free Angela
August 27, 2020
Davis, a living testament to the resilience of Blacks in America, opened up to the critically acclaimed writer-director-producer.
June 21, 2020
On the fourth anniversary of Muhammad Alis death, his son calaims that "The Greatest" wouldn't be happy with the Black…
Lena Waithe thegrio.com
June 3, 2020
Showrunner, writer, produer, and Emmy winner Lena Waithe is using her resources to directly fund activists on the ground who…
June 1, 2020
Barack Obama writes an essay about the importance of activism combines with the electoral process in the wake of police…
Jay-Z
January 15, 2020
This week it was confirmed that hip-hop mogul and prison reform activist Jay-Z has sued the head of the Mississippi…