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Highlighted by theGrio, Gen. Colin Powell, is regarded as one of the most influential Black politicians
October 18, 2021
News broke early Monday that Powell had passed away of coronavirus complications, instantly causing his name to trend on Twitter.
Activist Groups Protest Against Senate Majority Leader McConnell On National Reparations Day
June 21, 2021
As we enter the 50th year of the War on Drugs, we need to not only end the policy, but…
December 29, 2020
For the first time in over a decade, former president Barack Obama is not granted the top spot in the…
DOnald Trump thegrio.com
November 12, 2020
Some experts are saying that Trump may be able to use his presidential powers to pardon himself when it comes…
August 2, 2019
Patti Davis said her father had taught her racist language was "toxic" and was not allowed in their home. So…
Judge Damon Keith thegrio.com
April 28, 2019
Federal Judge Damon Keith died the morning of April 28 at the age of 96.
January 15, 2018
Some have called Donald Trump the most racist U.S. president, but he does not stand alone. As dangerous and violent…
May 27, 2017
Hillary Clinton delivered a crackling commencement speech at her alma mater, Wellesley College on Friday. In it, she went after
March 29, 2016
Last week, a quote from Richard Nixon’s former Chief Domestic Advisor John Ehrlichman surfaced, confirming a disgusting truth that’s been
March 29, 2016
Last week, a quote from Richard Nixon’s former Chief Domestic Advisor John Ehrlichman surfaced, confirming a disgusting truth that’s been
March 26, 2016
Harper's April cover story features a piece called “Legalize It All,” an argument for legalizing drug use that quotes a…
March 25, 2016
Earlier this week, a 22-year-old interview with John Ehrlichman, a former aide to President Richard Nixon, was published in Harper’s
January 3, 2015
BOSTON (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Edward W. Brooke, a liberal Republican who became the first black in U.S. history
April 15, 2014
SLIDESHOW - As the 2014 baseball season kicks off, the legacy of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player to integrate…
May 15, 2013
ANALYSIS - A series of controversies, mostly notably the IRS specifically using terms like 'Tea Party' as a trigger for…
December 19, 2012
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Robert H. Bork, who stepped in to fire the Watergate prosecutor at Richard Nixon's behest and…
February 20, 2012
SLIDESHOW - These presidents failed black America by either being indifferent, ineffective or hostile when dealing with crises like slavery,…
January 20, 2012
(AP) - Is it too much to ask our presidents to uphold the Constitution, command the armed forces, execute the…
September 7, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican party's delaying tactics have proved so successful, despite the Democrats' substantial Senate majority...
June 24, 2009
(AP Photo/ Charlie Tasanadi, File) CAL WOODWARD Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Watergate scandal grew into a