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May 25, 2022
President Biden signs executive order for policing on the second anniversary of George Floyd's death, after legislation fails to pass.
March 5, 2022
Several Black legislators said during a six-hour debate that the bill could squelch honest discussion about the harmful effects of…
January 23, 2022
The death of 17-year-old Cedric Lofton in a juvenile center prompted Kansas state lawmakers to consider revisiting its stand your…
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December 19, 2021
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are calling on D.C. lobbyists to diversity their K Street offices.
November 7, 2021
Los Angeles is among a growing number of U.S. cities across requiring people show proof of vaccination to enter some…
October 17, 2021
U.S. senators are asking the Biden administration to quickly send money to states for the program that helps people pay…
October 3, 2021
Efforts to curb the party have raised complaints about racism, classism and business practices along Miami's South Beach waterfront.
July 4, 2021
The Biden admin will propose that airlines must refund fees on checked baggage if the bags aren’t delivered to passengers…
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June 26, 2021
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) on Friday announced new legislation seeking to provide a significant financial boost for exonerated individuals.
May 16, 2021
Hundreds of bills have filed in 47 states this year have provisions that would expand voting rights, the Brennan Center…
March 14, 2021
Democrats have lauded President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan as a blow against one of America’s entrenched economic…
February 11, 2021
The ACLU's fight to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans embarks on a strategy to address the country's systemic…
June 27, 2020
President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to make federal jobs more attainable by for individuals without college degrees.
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May 22, 2018
A 12-year-old Sacramento, Calif.,-area Black boy told his local school board last week that he has been thrown to the…
January 25, 2017
During his run for President, Donald Trump promised black America a “new deal” with a vision of “safe communities, great
December 17, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is cutting short prison time for eight drug convicts under a new policy designed…
August 21, 2013
New York City mayoral candidate Bill Thompson join Lawrence O’Donnell on MSNBC’s The Last Word yesterday, sharing his plan to
August 14, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Public advocate Bill de Blasio leads the Democratic race for New York City mayor with 30 percent,…
June 26, 2013
OPINION - Obesity is now classified as a disease. This was the final decision at the annual meeting of the…
December 4, 2012
OPINION - Two years ago, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization and oldest university formed a partnership to investigate the…