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Al Roker, Craig Melvin, donate blood, Red Cross, theGrio.com
July 29, 2025
Craig Melvin and Al Roker are spreading the word about the importance of donating blood, especially as the country is…
Craig Melvin, Today show, Black news anchor, Black TV anchors, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
January 16, 2025
Craig Melvin officially took over as co-anchor of NBC's “Today” show with Savanah Guthrie on Monday Jan. 13.
Craig Melvin, Today show, Hoda Kotb, Black broadcasters, Black newscasters, Black in media, theGrio.com
November 14, 2024
Craig Melvin is replacing Hoda Kotb as she departs “Today” after nearly 20 years.
March 31, 2022
Craig Melvin is leaving MSNBC and he made the tearful announcement during the last live broadcast on his late-morning show.
September 3, 2021
"This violent fugitive was attempting to flee from his charges in Gulfport," authorities said of Benjamin Eugene Dagley.
September 1, 2021
Gulfport Police say Benjamin Eugene Dagley "assaulted" Brewster during the reporter's coverage of Hurricane Ida on Monday.
Shaquille Brewster theGRIO.com
August 30, 2021
NBC News correspondent Shaquille Brewster was covering Hurricane Ida when he had to cut his live report short due to…
Democratic Presidential Candidates Attend Gun Violence Forum  In Las Vegas
June 17, 2021
Craig Melvin of Today gets deep about fatherhood in his new book: 'Pops: Learning to be a Son and a…
Joe Biden thegrio.com
April 30, 2021
President Joe Biden addressed his belief that the United States is not racist during an interview with the TODAY show.
kristen welker thegrio.com
April 23, 2021
NBC correspondent Kristen Welker and her husband, John Hughes, are expecting a daughter this June with the help of a…
March 29, 2021
Philonise Floyd says a second-degree murder conviction for Derek Chauvin would be just, as it would "clearly show that he…
Craig Melvin Lawrence Meadows thegrio.com
December 12, 2020
Craig Melvin is mourning the loss of his older brother Lawrence Meadows who has died of colon cancer at the…
Al Roker calls his knee replacement "a bit of a bear"
November 6, 2020
Longtime "Today" personality Roker, a champion for encouraging Black male prostate health, revealed his diagnosis with cancer on the show.
Sheinelle Jones, Dylan Dreyer, Al Roker, Craig Melvin thegrio.com
January 7, 2019
Less than three months after Megyn Kelly’s hour of the Today show was cancelled Dylan Dreyer, Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones & Craig Melvin…
October 19, 2018
The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health’s annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala continues to successfully cultivate a magical night,
December 6, 2017
The 'MSNBC Live' host's name is being shopped around along with Megyn Kelly and Hoda Kotb
June 11, 2014
VIDEO - MSNBC’s Craig Melvin has been exploring the future of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities. In the…
June 4, 2014
VIDEO - MSNBC's Craig Melvin explores the legacy of HBCUs, the challenges they face and what the future holds...
October 6, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), a member of the Tea Party caucus, joined Craig Melvin on MSNBC Saturday…