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November 3, 2025
Blacks make up just 12% of the U.S. population but more than a quarter of food stamp recipients — a…
January 22, 2023
A Biden-Harris administration official tells theGrio Republicans have “weaponized” the debt ceiling limit.
January 16, 2023
In 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. called for radical redistribution of power. Economics professor Andre Perry assessed that progress.
Akon thegrio.com
January 4, 2023
When Akon explained the difference between African artists and Black Americans, he exposed a deep-seated rift created by people like…
how organizations can celebrate Juneteenth, theGrio.com
June 19, 2022
Donna Brazile reflects on the life and career of Hattie McDaniel and what we can all learn from her achievements…
Dr. Anthony Fauci
June 1, 2022
Dr. Fauci, the chief medical advisor to the president, told theGrio that he is concerned about rising cases among Black…
April 29, 2022
Though restrictions, including mask mandates, have eased, the increased risk continues for Blacks and Hispanics.
April 16, 2022
Black Americans said violence and crime, along with poverty and homelessness are the most important issues to address in their…
A Fair Maps Rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
February 16, 2022
Gerrymandering is a racist practice used by Republicans to reduce the number of Black candidates who can be elected to…
December 1, 2021
Despite the obstacles Black adults face, understanding how your body changes over time can help you to maintain a healthy…
Condoleezza Rice
October 22, 2021
Sophia A. Nelson criticizes Condoleezza Rice, who grew up in the segregated south and knows the evil of anarchy and…
U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
July 30, 2021
Black people cannot save a party unwilling to use the power we gave them in the first place. It's not…
President Trump Delivers Remarks On Federal Judicial Confirmation Milestones
June 18, 2021
An upcoming book claims Trump blamed his son-in-law for the civil unrest that erupted in the country following the death…
Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, theGrio.com
June 8, 2021
Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema stand in the way of justice, freedom and democracy, and pose a threat to…
May 28, 2021
Social media influencers Megan Thomas and Jonathan Gibbs talk about their Asian and Black heritage and how it impacts their…
May 19, 2021
OPINION: Studies are now showing that up to 14.4% of people recovering from COVID-19 have been diagnosed with diabetes.
theGRIO.com
April 29, 2021
Blacks and Latinos in nursing homes in Illinois were “far more likely” to live in overcrowded rooms during the pandemic.
Trevor Noah thegrio.com
April 15, 2021
Trevor Noah spoke out on Monday about the “bad apple” rationale that many use to excuse when police officers shoot…
U.S. President Joe Biden
April 8, 2021
Sign-ups for Obamacare among Black Americans saw a noticeable jump since Congress passed President Biden's American Rescue Plan.
Anti-racism protest
March 26, 2021
The truth is that white supremacy has long pitted Asian Americans against Black people, says CEO brightbeam Chris Stewart.