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Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Tarana Burke and Stacey Abrams
March 30, 2021
Black women fought on the front lines of nearly every American sociopolitical movement. But what have they received in return?
March 27, 2021
Reacting to last year’s wave of damage to Confederate monuments amid protests, GOP state lawmakers move to protect public, private…
Tamika Palmer and Tamika Mallory
March 22, 2021
Tamika Palmer, Breonna Taylor's mom, issued a statement of public support for activist Tamika Mallory following criticisms from Samaria Rice.
March 22, 2021
In a private Facebook group called the Pittsburgh Area Police Breakroom, many members directed hate at Black Lives Matter and…
March 21, 2021
Numerous cities report officers were insufficiently prepared to respond to Black Lives Matter and other protests that followed Floyd's death.
March 19, 2021
The commission's vote came after pleas to boot Nathan Bedford Forrest's bust from the Tennessee State Capitol accelerated last summer.
March 19, 2021
"A league where nearly 70 percent of the players are Black," Derrick Johnson wrote, "should not be complicit" in boosting…
Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America
March 18, 2021
"We’re not fans. We’re grown folks that have the power of our vote," Sharpton said during a launch event for…
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…
Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice; and activist Tamika D. Mallory
March 17, 2021
Samaria Rice, the mom of Tamir Rice, accused Tamika Mallory and other activists of the broader movement for Black lives…
March 15, 2021
Corporate diversity efforts skyrocketed after George Floyd's death as many companies prioritized equity and inclusion for the first time.
REVOLT X AT
March 14, 2021
In a powerful moment, Tamika Mallory appeared in Lil Baby's performance of "The Bigger Picture" at the 63rd Grammy Awards.
March 13, 2021
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson said he felt safe during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots oppose to the possibility of Black…
Breonna Taylor thegrio.com
March 13, 2021
The death of Breonna Taylor has reached its one-year anniversary and her mother is still fighting for justice for her…
March 10, 2021
Rep. Stacey Plaskett passionately responded to Rep. Glenn Grothman, on the house floor for speaking against the Black family.
Louisville Prepares For Possible Unrest As Grand Jury Decision In Breonna Taylor Case Nears
March 10, 2021
Tamika Palmer opened up about her daughter's violent death in a recent interview with NBC News’ Blayne Alexander.
Kyle Rittenhouse thegrio.com
March 10, 2021
The trial for Kyle Rittenhouse, an 18-year-old accused of killing two people and wounding a third was pushed back by…
March 9, 2021
Rocky Mount Sergeant Thomas Robertson noted later that he and Officer Jacob Fracker were "willing to put some skin in…
March 5, 2021
A pair of Black former employees recently came forward to express their frustration while working at the software giant Salesforce.
Derek Chauvin theGrio.com
March 4, 2021
As the trial approaches for Derek Chauvin, prosecutors are putting the time his knee was on George Floyd's neck at…