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Anti-Semitic
December 30, 2019
Rev. Al Sharpton and a group of Black and Jewish leaders are coming together to address the rash of Anti-Semitic…
Colin Kaepernick thegrio.com
August 19, 2019
Kaepernick urged his supporters on Instagram to “stay strong” and “continue to fight.”“My Brothers @E_Reid35 @KSTiLLS @iThinkIsee12 continue to fight for the people, even…
July 29, 2019
President Donald Trump continued his attacks on Black leaders and Black cities on Monday, but is now setting his sights…
Common
June 8, 2019
Common, Al Sharpton react to NBA teams abandoning owner title. The conversation gained buzz when Draymond Green appeared on Lebron…
April 29, 2019
The Democratic candidate, known popularly as "Mayor Pete" says the two discussed "racial disparities" in the economy during the lunch.
April 5, 2019
[griojw id=”g9Rjhkzk” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] On today’s special episode of DC360, our Grio correspondent, Tiffany Cross, takes us inside Reverend Al Sharpton’s
Kamala Harris Al Sharpton thegrio.com
February 22, 2019
Democratic presidential contender and U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) was in Harlem Thursday taking part in a time-honored tradition: meeting…
December 8, 2018
Al Sharpton's eldest child, Dominique Sharpton, scored a $95,000 settlement from the city of New York over a sprained ankle…
Louis Farrakhan, from left, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson and former President Bill Clinton attend the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
August 31, 2018
[griojw id=”aaGsHmgV” playerid=”BqxyiSkR”]   From an A-list roster of attendees and performers to multiple outfit changes, Aretha Franklin was laid
Markeis McGlockton thegrio.com
August 5, 2018
Politicians on Saturday announced plans to attend a rally in Clearwater, Fla., to protest the Stand Your Ground law amid the death…
McGlockton slaying thegrio.com
July 30, 2018
[griojw id=”0d2MSdWO” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”]   On Sunday, the Rev. Al Sharpton announced that he plans to line the streets with demonstrators
Chikesia Clemons thegio
April 29, 2018
Chikesia Clemons, the woman at the center of the violent Alabama Waffle House arrest, spoke publicly for the first time…
Cory Booker thegrio.com
April 23, 2018
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has caught the ire of Black Twitter after making comments about Black voters last week…
Sharpton
March 27, 2018
Kenneth Glasgow, the half-brother of civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton was arrested and charged with capital murder in the killing…
March 26, 2018
Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton has made a promise to attend the funeral of Stephon Clark and vowed to do what he can…
February 14, 2018
Meek Mill, and his legal team, may have found a new way to get him released from prison. Page Six
Donald trump Donald trump jr thegrio.com
February 8, 2018
 Trump Jr. said that the Democrats do a “disservice” to those who “are actually oppressed and hurt by real racism" when…
January 9, 2018
Eric Garner's mother was kept from attending the funeral of her own granddaughter, Erica Garner, by her daughter-in-law, who was…
November 27, 2017
The longtime activist steps in to free Philly rapper, meets with attorney