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Met Gala 2023 - Karl Lagerfeld Red Carpet Looks
May 19, 2023
Grammy-winning singer Lizzo accepted the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award on May 18 in recognition of her commitment to social justice.
November 10, 2022
Lawyer Ben Crump has been dubbed "Black America's attorney general," leading the fight against police violence and systemic racism.
Garry Owens Seattle
October 19, 2022
Garry Owens, described as "a loving warrior for justice," grew up attending south Seattle schools and joined the Black Panther…
A Day Without Us theGrio.com
September 27, 2022
Planned for Sept. 30, ‘Day Without Us’ responds to the overturn of Roe v. Wade with a full day centering…
Colin Kaepernick participates in a throwing exhibition
April 18, 2022
Former NFL quarterback turned activist, Colin Kaepernick told former NFL stars Chad Johnson, Adam “Pacman” Jones, and Brandon Marshall during
February 9, 2022
"There were 500 people in that room, and nobody noticed what was going on," Leidy Lyons' mother told KBJR regarding…
theGRIO.com
August 23, 2021
Steph Curry’s mom, Sonya Curry, 55, has filed for divorce from Dell Curry, 57, and the reason for their split…
George Floyd's Brother Attends Unveiling Of Memorial Portrait In Brooklyn
May 25, 2021
George Floyd’s murder reawakened a racial uprising that America hadn’t seen in decades -- ushering in a new wave of…
April 1, 2021
The Jordan Wings Program is part of Nike's 10-year, $100 million commitment to the Black community announced in June 2020.
March 30, 2021
Survey results found 34.5% of respondents watched fewer sports after athletes began supporting social causes on the courts and fields.
Tamika Palmer and Tamika Mallory
March 22, 2021
Tamika Palmer, Breonna Taylor's mom, issued a statement of public support for activist Tamika Mallory following criticisms from Samaria Rice.
February 27, 2021
After a Lakers victory Friday, LeBron James said his platform is too powerful to stick to sports, vowing to "never…
police
February 14, 2021
National political experts say that contrasting approaches from legislators on police reform and racial injustice are causing a divide.
NYPD thegrio.com
January 19, 2021
NYPD arrested thirty protestors at the end of an MLK Day celebration. The clash started when police asked protestors to…
Kyrie Irving thegrio.com
January 18, 2021
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has brought a house for Gianna Floyd, the daughter of George Floyd, according to Stephen…
2020 US Open - Day 14
December 11, 2020
Naomi Osaka reflects on what it's been like becoming an international phenomenon in the two years since the 2018 U.S.…
alicia sanchez gill thegrio.com
December 10, 2020
alicia sanchez gill works to ensure resources for Black, Indigenous and People of Color-led social justice movements.
91st Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals
December 2, 2020
Regina King among the '2020 People of the Year' list. She was recently selected as the 1st Black female director…
October 21, 2020
Michael B. Jordan is a co-ambassador for the Social Justice Now film festival which is happening online and at drive-ins.
NBA Orlando voting playoffs thegrio.com
August 28, 2020
The NBA and NBPA announced that they will be converting their large basketball arenas into voting locations for the upcoming…