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September 6, 2021
The Minnesota State Patrol purged emails and texts messages immediately after protests over the death of George Floyd last year.
Former Minneapolis officer Justin Stetson assaults Jaleel Stallings
September 5, 2021
Jaleel Stallings argued self-defense during his July trial, testifying he fired at an unmarked white van after being shot by…
Police Commander Shot And Killed In Downtown Chicago
September 4, 2021
Despite police officials' claims, data shows officers vacated jobs at a lower rate than that of the overall economy from…
September 3, 2021
Attorneys for three former Minneapolis officers charged in George Floyd’s death asked a judge to bar their trial from being…
Dr. Annelle Primm thegrio.com
September 2, 2021
Dr. Annelle Primm of the Steve Fund sat down with theGrio to discuss mental health among Black students returning to…
Tamika Mallory thegrio.com
September 1, 2021
In an interview with theGrio, activist Tamika Mallory is calling on some Democrats to fight harder to pass police reform.
James Whitfield thegrio.com
September 1, 2021
Dr. James Whitfield, principal of Colleyville Heritage High School, has been reportedly suspended without explanation.
August 24, 2021
The police killing of George Floyd ignited global protests and prompted corporate America to pledge billions to racial justice.
Jacob Blake Kenosha police shooting thegrio.com
August 23, 2021
"One year ago today, Jacob Blake's life was forever changed," Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers acknowledged early Monday.
August 21, 2021
George Floyd's aunt is writing a memoir about his life and family. The book will be available for purchase February…
theGRIO.com
August 19, 2021
A new report has confirmed that the federal government targeted BLM protesters in an effort to disrupt and destabilize the…
August 19, 2021
Michael Frederick Jr. got a four-to-10-year prison sentence for the Sept. 2020 incidents — all over a BLM sign in…
August 18, 2021
Changes to qualified immunity, which protects bad officers, have little chance of making it into the George Floyd Justice in…
August 18, 2021
The National Labor Relations Board complaint says the Minneapolis Home Depot worker wore the slogan on his apron.
Michael B. Jordan thegrio.com
August 8, 2021
Michael B. Jordan is launching the “Hoop Dreams Classic,” a basketball showcase featuring the nation’s top Division 1 HBCU basketball…
August 1, 2021
The National Urban League (NUL) and the PepsiCo Foundation launched this program in order to support Black-owned restaurants.
Charlottesville protests thegrio.com
July 24, 2021
The terms of the agreement include extensive revisions to police directives, including a ban on the use of CS tear…
July 17, 2021
MLB will invest up to $150 million into The Player’s Alliance, a nonprofit organization committed to improving equity in baseball.
Byron Williams thegrio.com
July 16, 2021
Byron Williams died in police custody after he was detained for riding a bike without a safety light and his…
Marjorie Taylor Greene thegrio.com
July 8, 2021
Marjorie Taylor Greene has sparked outrage after comparing the death of White House insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt to the death of…