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John Lewis: A call to uphold his legacy of ‘good trouble’

The life of Congressman John Robert Lewis is a testament to the power of non-violent revolution to alter the course

Adjoa B. Asamoah / July 29, 2020

Featured Politics

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Charles Evers, who led an eclectic life as a civil rights leader, onetime purveyor of illegal

Floyd Mayweather’s uncle, Roger Mayweather, has died at the age of 58. TMZ reported Tuesday that the legendary trainer, esteemed

Stephanie Guerilus / March 17, 2020

News Video

A Cleveland judge is fed up with the Cuyahoga County Jail and vows not to send any more suspects

Kia Morgan-Smith / October 8, 2018

In the year 2017, we saw the passing of notable black stars and newsmakers. Whether they lived long lives or

TheGrio Staff / December 31, 2017

Entertainment

Actor Will Smith's father, Willard Carroll Smith, Jr., has passed away.

TheGrio Staff / November 8, 2016

News

SAN BERNARDINO, California (AP) — With a young wife, infant daughter and government job, Syed Farook appeared to have arrived

Carrieheals / December 4, 2015