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July 8, 2025
The Supreme Court allows Trump administration to proceed with federal workforce cuts, overruling lower court freeze.
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July 8, 2025
Disney hosted a special Princess Tiana-themed brunch experience at Dooky Chase’s restaurant during the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture.
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July 8, 2025
Mayor Brandon Scott reveals a significant decrease in homicides, non-fatal shootings, theft and more in Baltimore.
July 8, 2025
Harry Smith shared 14-year-old Langston with Ananda Lewis, who passed away in June after a years-long battle with breast cancer. 
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July 8, 2025
“Married to Medicine” star Dr. Heavenly Kimes announces Democratic campaign for Georgia State Representative.
July 8, 2025
Federal agents and National Guard troops conducted a brief, unexplained operation at LA’s MacArthur Park, confusing local authorities.
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July 8, 2025
Tyler Perry and Devon Franklin to release “Ruth & Boaz” starring Phylicia Rashad, Serayah, Tyler Lipley on Sept. 26.
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July 8, 2025
The Carnival Cruise line addresses backlash amid new rules enforcement many deem anti-Black, saying media outlets blew it out of…
Carla Hayden, theGrio.com
July 8, 2025
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation announced Carla Hayden will join the humanities grantmaker as a senior fellow.
Cierra Ortega, Love Island USA, Love Island, Reality TV, theGrio.com
July 8, 2025
Announced Sunday, her departure followed weeks of viewer uproar after old posts resurfaced.
Amazon Prime Day, tariffs, theGrio.com
July 8, 2025
The e-commerce giant's promised blitz of summer deals for Prime members starts at 3:01 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday.
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July 8, 2025
The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice will launch a digital archive this fall featuring articles, media, telegrams, speeches, and more.
July 7, 2025
As the Essence Festival of Culture continues to evolve, it continues to be an uplifting space for Black women. 
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July 7, 2025
Target’s new partnership with streamer Kai Cenat and AMP comes as it continues to sidestep demands for justice from Black…
July 7, 2025
The couple who have been intent on not letting the outside world steal their joy are now moving into their…
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July 7, 2025
Season 3 of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” will explore the history of the Black elite, starring Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald,…
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July 7, 2025
Governor Wes Moore celebrates his wedding anniversary amid significant progress to close Maryland’s racial wealth gap.
July 7, 2025
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faced backlash after a leaked college application revealed he once identified as African American.
July 7, 2025
New national study shows a troubling rise in obesity, mental health struggles, and chronic illness among U.S. children.
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July 7, 2025
LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan are standing in solidarity with Philadelphia workers on strike as they fight for fair…