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Haitian migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, theGrio.com
May 11, 2023
After years of calling Title 42 expulsions, advocates for Black migrants are far from celebrating the end of the policy.
May 11, 2023
OPINION: The need for immigration reform has never been greater with the expiration of an emergency immigration restriction known as
May 10, 2023
Disgraced U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-NY, faces charges following arrest for allegedly weaving a trail of lies and deceit for…
CBC Chairman Steven Horsford, theGrio.com
May 9, 2023
The Congressional Black Caucus held a meeting to discuss what they have slammed as the Republican Party’s ongoing attack on…
Senator Bobby Powell Florida -- outlaw hair discrimination CROWN Act
May 9, 2023
A Florida lawmaker has dedicated himself to ensuring the passage of a law that would prohibit hair discrimination.
May 8, 2023
President Joe Biden announced new proposed rules to hold airline companies accountable for flight delays and cancellations.
May 8, 2023
Biden, in an interview with MSNBC on Friday, was asked about the 14th Amendment proposal, saying, “I’ve not gotten there…
May 8, 2023
Getting the support of Black voters – a majority of whom do not align with his politics – would come…
Twitter Blue, Verified Black celebrities, Verified on social media, theGrio.com
May 7, 2023
Pennsylvania has a primary election May 16 and the commission uses its Twitter account to share information with voters in…
May 7, 2023
Civil rights group accused Mississippi of hampering the city of Jackson from receiving necessary support for water repairs.
May 6, 2023
Howard University's 155th Commencement will take place on May 13. Former President Obama delivered a keynote address at the school…
May 6, 2023
On the latest episode of “The Hill with April Ryan,” host and theGrio’s April Ryan breaks down the latest happenings…
May 5, 2023
The Democratic Party elected its new chairwoman Christale Spain, who became the first Black woman to lead South Carolina Democratic…
May 5, 2023
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock was among the lawmakers who took to the Senate floor Wednesday to read portions of Dr.…
May 4, 2023
The reckless spending cuts Republicans are demanding to raise the debt ceiling are a declaration of war against the American…
U.S. Capitol, theGrio.com
May 4, 2023
If you’re wondering what the debt ceiling is or why it is important to Black communities especially, here’s what you…
May 2, 2023
The latest movement on Uganda's anti-LGBTQ bill signals its likely signing into law despite warnings from the international community.
April 30, 2023
The annual White House Correspondents' black-tie dinner drew a wide array of celebrities and media moguls to Washington.
April 30, 2023
More than a half million of the poorest Americans could be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans.
April 29, 2023
Spain was elected during the party's convention and takes over in a wave of changes across state Democratic parties for…