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Virginia State Senator dies of COVID-19 complications

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Kelvin Atkinson, black state senator, receives mostly positive responses after 'coming out'

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Chicagoans gear up for Obama’s second inauguration

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GOP state senator: 'Almost no black people' care about Kwanzaa

theGRIO REPORT – Wisconsin Republican Glenn Grothman recently attacked the holiday of Kwanzaa, claiming ‘almost no black people’ care about it…
/ January 1, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Illinois lawmaker Donne Trotter released on weapons charge

CHICAGO (AP) – A veteran Illinois state senator charged with trying to board a flight with a gun and ammunition in a carry-on bag was released on bail Thursday…
/ December 6, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

GOP state senator suggests 'dissolving Detroit' as bankruptcy looms

theGRIO REPORT – For the third time this year, the city of Detroit is staring at potential bankruptcy as legal wrangling over ‘control’ has caused $10 million in state aid to be withheld from the city…
/ November 30, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

State senator slams Lil Wayne's 'I don't like New York' comment

theGRIO REPORT – New York State Senator Malcolm A. Smith held a press conference in the middle of Times Square Wednesday to express how “taken aback” and “shocked” he was that rapper Lil Wayne said, “I don’t like New York’…
/ August 23, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Ohio lawmaker introduces bill cracking down on Viagra

Since Republican legislators have been going to war against birth control and reproductive rights all across the country, a black female Ohio state senator is striking back…
/ March 12, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Former GA Sen. Robert Brown dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

Former state Sen. Robert Brown of Macon has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, 13WMAZ is reporting based on information received from Bibb County coroner Leon Jones..
/ December 9, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Florida Senator handing out belts to 'sagging' students

theGRIO REPORT – To remind youth of Florida’s ban on saggy pants, Democratic State Senator Gary Siplin is handing out free belts to students returning to school this fall…
/ September 2, 2011