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March 6, 2021
After three Black women recently stepped down from leadership roles in Vermont, Mia Schultz says she has no choice but…
March 6, 2021
That sets up final congressional approval by the House next week so lawmakers can send it to President Joe Biden…
March 5, 2021
Senior aides to Governor Cuomo edited reports to hide the true numbers of nursing home deaths related to the coronavirus…
Activist Groups Protest Against Senate Majority Leader McConnell On National Reparations Day
March 4, 2021
In Evanston, Illinois, eligible Black residents will receive reparations up to $25K as part of a commitment from the city.
March 4, 2021
Data gathered highlights indications of contact with lawmakers around January 6 and alleged rioters discussing their Congress contacts.
Premiere Of Disney And Pixar's "Toy Story 4" - Arrivals
March 3, 2021
The actor opened up on his religions view point and more during an interview on Marc Maron's 'WTF' podcast.
Ronny Jackson thegrio.com
March 3, 2021
The allegations against Rep. Ronny Jackson date back to his time serving during the Obama and Trump administrations.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Examines Trump Administration's Firing Of State Department Inspector General
March 1, 2021
Supporters of Donald Trump critic, Rep. Adam Kinzinger have collaborated on a super PAC to raise funds to help those…
vote thegrio.com
March 1, 2021
Georgia’s GOP controlled House passed restrictive measures that will roll back the access that voters have to the ballot box.
GOP Presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz Holds Indiana Primary Night Gathering
February 23, 2021
Sen. Ted Cruz said his wife is upset over leaked text messages confirming their family vacation to Mexico amid the…
Michael Steele thegrio.com
February 22, 2021
Michael Steele has made it clear that he would have no problem with vocal Trump supporters leaving the GOP altogether.
Indiana Black Caucus thegrio.com
February 20, 2021
Black lawmakers in Indiana were shouted down and booed by their Republican colleagues as they discussed discrimination.
"Jumanji: The Next Level" Premiere In Berlin
February 18, 2021
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson says that he'd consider a run for president if people really wanted him to do so.
House Homeland Security Hearing Held To Examine Worldwide Threats
February 17, 2021
H.R. 40, the legislation introduced to mandate reparations to descendants of enslaved people has gained support from the new administration.
Stacey Plaskett thegrio.com
February 14, 2021
During an interview on CNN, Del. Stacey Plaskett defended the decision to not call witnesses and reacted to Donald Trump's…
Trump thegrio.com
February 14, 2021
Donald Trump is reportedly worried that he may face criminal charges for his role in the siege against the U.S…
Mitch McConnell thegrio.com
February 13, 2021
Sen. Mitch McConnell said Trump was “morally responsible” for provoking the U.S. Capitol riot after voting to acquit him.
Trump McCarthy thegrio.com
February 12, 2021
Trump and McCarthy got into a screaming match during the Capitol riots and Trump claimed protesters cared more about the…
House Holds Hearing On Department Of Energy's Actions During COVID-19 Pandemic
February 12, 2021
Congressman and former Black Panther Bobby Rush sat for an interview with theGrio's April D. Ryan about the feature film.
Rep. Jim Clyburn thegrio.com
February 12, 2021
Rep. Jim Clyburn told CNN's Don Lemon that he hopes to make "Lift Every Voice and Sing" the U.S. national…