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Premiere Of Netflix's "The Black Godfather"
December 2, 2021
As of Thursday afternoon, a man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Jacqueline Avant, killed on Tuesday in…
Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline
October 22, 2021
A Pennsylvania prosecutor has shot down reports that commuters on a train did nothing to stop a woman from being…
October 17, 2021
Cities are hoping to loosen some federal pandemic relief rules in order to access funding for various projects.
Donald P. Ryder www.theGrio.com
April 15, 2021
Notable architect of Black culture Donald P. Ryder has died in February at the age of 94 at his home…
NYPD thegrio.com
April 12, 2021
Isaac Okoli claimed police planted drugs during the incident and has filed a lawsuit against the city and the NYPD.
Police Officers Shot In North Philadelphia
April 2, 2021
The teenager, Adam Toledo, was fatally shot in the chest by Chicago police according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s…
March 29, 2021
"We’re overwhelmed with emotion and joy and just elated that he’s finally home,” his mother shared at his release.
Uncertainty Surrounds Tenants Behind On Rent As Expiration Of NY State Eviction Moratorium Looms
March 29, 2021
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed an extension to the eviction moratorium which was set to expire in two days.
Dr. Sheryl Victorian www.theGrio.com
March 20, 2021
"The City of Waco, thank you thank you thank you so much for embracing me," said newly-sworn-in police chief Dr.…
Burtell M. Jefferson www.theGrio.com
March 20, 2021
U.S. Army veteran Burtell M. Johnson joined the Metropolitan Police department in 1948 when the force was largely segregated.
daisha smalls www.thegrio.com
March 17, 2021
Daisha Smalls said she has not received an apology from the department after her one-year-old son Legend was shot.
Crime scene thegrio.com
March 11, 2021
The trial begins for William Wallace who faces first-degree murder charges in the 2011 death of Za’Zell Preston.
Louisville Prepares For Possible Unrest As Grand Jury Decision In Breonna Taylor Case Nears
March 10, 2021
Tamika Palmer opened up about her daughter's violent death in a recent interview with NBC News’ Blayne Alexander.
Breonna Taylor Kenneth Walker thegrio.com
March 5, 2021
The charges against Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, included assault and attempted murder of a police officer after the raid.
March 5, 2021
Senior aides to Governor Cuomo edited reports to hide the true numbers of nursing home deaths related to the coronavirus…
Bible-Based Fellowship Church In Tampa Offers Covid Vaccinations
March 4, 2021
In Palm Beach County, while Black people make up 18% of the population, only 4.1% had been vaccinated as of…
Curtis Flowers Mississippi charges thegrio.com
March 3, 2021
"I believe it should have been more, but I feel good," Curtis Flowers remarked after being awarded the maximum allowed…
March 3, 2021
ABC News anchor and correspondent Linsey Davis is one of the 'Black Women Amplified' whose accomplishments are highlighted this month.
Crime scene thegrio.com
March 2, 2021
The Fire Department and the Chicago Police have confirmed a deadly house fire that killed two people was an arson.
Trump's family separation policy thegrio.com
February 25, 2021
Lawyers have worked to bring the families together for the past month however some parents have been deported.