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April 14, 2023
In addition to Johnson, billionaire Mitchell Rales and a group of others are part of Josh Harris' latest professional sports…
Park Police teen killing
April 6, 2023
U.S. Park Police released body cam videos Tuesday allegedly showing what led to the shooting death of Dalaneo Martin last…
DCMayorMurielBowser, homeless people
July 26, 2022
Bowser said health care workers have tracked the child’s contacts, and that she didn't believe hospitalization was required. 
October 6, 2021
The shop’s owner, Daniella Senior, had previously been invited to the White House last week where she also met with…
Biden nominees Erek L. Barron Rachael S. Rollins thegrio.com
July 27, 2021
President Joe Biden has nominated eight leaders to serve as U.S. attorneys who are on the cusp of making history
U.S. President Joe Biden hosts a meeting with Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser
July 12, 2021
Biden hosted mayors and police chiefs from across the country on Monday to discuss gun violence prevention ahead of Tuesday's…
May 26, 2021
Delaware Sen. Tom Carper, who supports the D.C. statehood initiative, says their letter makes him "more optimistic than ever."
Protesters Demonstrate In D.C. Against Death Of George Floyd By Police Officer In Minneapolis
March 22, 2021
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform is set to hold a hearing to decide if Washington, D.C. should become…
March 3, 2021
Senate Majority Leader Schumer reveals a divide in the Latinx Hill leadership splits members on statehood for Puerto Rico.
Washington D.C statehood Norton thegrio.com
January 27, 2021
Democrat lawmakers introduce bill to make D.C. 51st state. The bill could pass in the House but it still needs…
November 18, 2020
Nijinsky Dix was reportedly found by police kneeling at the dead man's feet, with a gun in her hand and…
October 27, 2020
The District of Columbia is not alone. Retail shops in Beverly Hills are also planning to board up some windows…
COVID-19 African-American theGrio.com
July 16, 2020
In the District of Columbia, in the shadow of The White House, more than 550 people have died from COVID-19,…
June 26, 2020
The Democratic-controlled House approved a bill to make the District of Columbia the 51st state and allowing full voting rights…
January 25, 2017
During his run for President, Donald Trump promised black America a “new deal” with a vision of “safe communities, great
November 3, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — It took nearly 15 years after voters approved medical marijuana for it to become available in the…
September 19, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Education Department is awarding $228 million in grants to historically black colleges and universities. The five-year…