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Marijuana plants
September 17, 2021
Legalizing marijuana will put an end to one of the justifications for the harassment, incarceration and death of POC in…
September 17, 2021
"Black people celebrating 'Black joy' and release from bondage does not automatically equate to a protest," wrote Judge Mark Walker.
September 17, 2021
Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, pleaded not guilty to violating the civil…
Big E WWE thegrio.com
September 17, 2021
WWE Champion Big E made history as the fourth Black man to win the title and tells theGrio about the…
Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Tim Scott, theGrio.com
September 16, 2021
Sources tell theGrio movement on police reform could come soon as Manchin is set to meet with Sen. Scott on…
September 14, 2021
A fund set up to honor George Floyd and raise awareness about racial injustice said that it has awarded more…
Cops thegrio.com
September 13, 2021
The 33rd season of the reality show 'Cops' will return next month after being canceled last year amid protest against…
ron desantis thegrio.com
September 12, 2021
The 90-page decision by U.S. District Judge Mark Walker in Tallahassee found the recently-enacted law “vague and overbroad."
September 9, 2021
The Taylor artwork is now co-owned by the National Museum of African American History and Culture in D.C. and The…
September 8, 2021
The removal of the Robert E. Lee monument wouldn't have happened without weeks of activism following the murder of George…
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…