Rep. Gregory Meeks

After Trump’s ‘s—hole’ comment, Biden-Harris administration revives U.S. relationship with Africa

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Planned Parenthood president says organization will continue to provide abortion care: ‘We won’t back down’

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White House says it won’t ease sanctions on Russia over grain and food shortages

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Advocates worry Haitian and Black migrants could still face discrimination after Title 42 ends

While Title 42 will be lifted on May 23, there remains a concern that the U.S. will continue to unfairly deport Haitian and Black migrants.
/ May 19, 2022

US Rep. Meeks says the Russian war on Ukraine is causing food shortages in Africa

Meeks tells theGrio what he learned about a grain shortage in Ukraine that is impacting Africa amid the Russian invasion.
/ May 13, 2022
Rep. Gregory Meeks

Washington seeks answers amid reports of Africans being mistreated at Ukraine’s borders

From the White House to the halls of Congress, the U.S. government says it’s doing its part in aiding African migrants in Ukraine.
/ March 4, 2022
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Rep. Gregory Meeks on Biden’s Afghanistan deadline: ‘That ain’t happening’

In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Congressman Gregory Meeks said of Biden’s Afghanistan deadline: “That ain’t happening.”
/ August 20, 2021

Dr. Fauci explains whether those vaccinated will have to get booster shots

Dr. Fauci says COVID-19 disparities for Black Americans are “very real” and shares his strategy for how to get more people to get vaccinated.
/ June 9, 2021
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Rep. Meeks elected first Black Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee

Rep. Gregory Meeks spoke with theGrio after he was elected the first Black Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
/ December 3, 2020
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Ethics panel says Rep. Gregory Meeks failed to report loan

WASHINGTON (AP) – Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-NY., failed to disclose a $40,000 loan from a real estate broker on his financial disclosure reports but there’s no credible evidence that the errors were knowing or willful, the House Ethics Committee concluded Thursday…
/ December 20, 2012