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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JULY 15: People march demanding justice for Jayland Walker on Market Street on July 15, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. The People’s Organization for Progress (POP) organized a march and rally to demand justice for Jayland Walker, who was killed in Akron, Ohio by police on June 27, 2022. According to a medical examiner's report released today Walker, who was unarmed at the time, suffered 46 gunshot wounds after multiple police officers shot at him an estimated 90 times following a car chase. The family held an open casket funeral for Walker on July 13th, and drew comparisons to a choice by Emmett Till’s mother 67 years ago that helped galvanize the national Civil Rights Movement. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
October 22, 2024
The city of Akron, OH has reached $4.8M settlement with Jayland Walker’s family amid a push for police reform after…
July 6, 2022
The preliminary medical examiner's report on the body of 25-year-old Walker says it arrived at the coroner's office cuffed behind…
July 2, 2022
At least eight Akron police officers have been put on leave after firing more than 90 shots at an unarmed…
Brandi Davis thegrio.com
December 10, 2021
Brandi Davis, the first principal of the Lebron James backed I Promise School, has reigned after allegedly slapping a student.
November 7, 2021
Rep. Shontel Brown was sworn into Congress Thursday to represent Ohio's 11th District that stretches from Cleveland to Akron.
August 1, 2021
Ohio's 11th Congressional District primary has become contentious in its final days as leading Democratic candidates exchange criticisms.
June 15, 2020
A recent high school graduate Na'Kia Crawford is killed in a drive-by in Akron, Ohio and police are on the…
Lebron James www.theGrio.com
May 27, 2020
The tech brand announced a brand new, short-form docuseries chronicling the life and times of modern sports legends on Wednesday.
NBA players LeBron James and Michael Jordan
May 19, 2020
LeBron James says he has nothing but respect for Michael Jordan because he was an inspiration to him when he…
LeBron James thegrio.com
November 5, 2019
LeBron James will provide transitional housing for some struggling students and families who attend his I Promise School in his…
Lebron James theGrio.com
September 3, 2019
Lebron James is keeping his commitment to his hometown strong with a partnership that helps support kids at the school…
LeBron James thegrio.com
August 7, 2018
LeBron James is a hometown hero and the city of Akron hailed the NBA player for opening the “I Promise” school…
LeBron James I Promise School thegrio.com
July 30, 2018
The LeBron James Family Foundation and the Akron (Ohio) Public Schools launched a new elementary school for at-risk children in…
September 9, 2015
LeBron James announced that parents of the kids in his program will get a chance to complete their GED.
August 14, 2015
theGRIO REPORT - NBA superstar LeBron James announced Thursday that his foundation has partnered with the University of Akron to…
October 15, 2014
DALLAS (AP) — Fears of the Ebola virus deepened in the U.S. Wednesday with word that a second Texas nurse…
August 11, 2014
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — On a night packed with emotion and inspiration, LeBron James saved the biggest moment for last.
August 3, 2014
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tiger Woods suffered more back pain Sunday and withdrew after eight holes at the Bridgestone Invitational,…
February 28, 2014
VIDEO - Six University of Akron students are facing hazing and assault charges...
December 27, 2013
NBC NEWS - A fight over apple fritters among sisters on Christmas night led one of the siblings to allegedly…