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March 5, 2022
The voting law package was pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and would create a police force dedicated to pursuing election…
Vigil Marking One Year Since Passing Of Rep. John Lewis In D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Plaza
March 2, 2022
Reproductive health advocates joined housing and voting rights activists at the National Organization for Women’s Racial Justice Summit.
March 2, 2022
Here are five takeaways from President Biden's State of the Union address, particularly as it relates to Black America.
President Joe Biden
March 1, 2022
TheGrio’s April Ryan was part of the president's annual luncheon with news anchors to preview his State of the Union…
Signs indicating where to vote
February 28, 2022
Dems are building a war chest to spend record sums on attorneys and other efforts to help protect the vote…
February 17, 2022
“One thing I learned in 2020 is you can make your own history,” Jaime Harrison said during a sit-down interview…
A Fair Maps Rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
February 16, 2022
Gerrymandering is a racist practice used by Republicans to reduce the number of Black candidates who can be elected to…
February 15, 2022
John Bel Edwards did not tell the media Monday if he will veto the bills, saying, "The simple answer: I…
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February 3, 2022
Since Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema refused to join their Democratic colleagues to overcome the Republican filibuster of voting
February 1, 2022
James tells theGrio she's confident she will prevail in court battle with Trump, and explains why she dropped out of…
January 22, 2022
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema faces a vote of disapproval and possible censure from leaders of the Arizona Democratic Party on Saturday.
A group of protesters with a "Black Votes Matter" sign
January 21, 2022
The Senate's inability to move forward on voting rights legislation is a setback for American democracy, not just the Democratic…
January 20, 2022
We cannot turn our backs on the legacy of those who fought hard, or were beaten, lost their jobs or…
January 20, 2022
Biden admits maybe he’s been skipping class, especially with Black voters. Maybe when he does show up in the future…
January 19, 2022
While passing the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act was a long shot, President Biden and allies refuse to…
Funeral Held For Former Rep. John Conyers In Detroit
January 18, 2022
Stevie Wonder called out lawmakers on MLK Day for refusing to act on passing legislation on voting rights protection.
January 18, 2022
The Biden-Harris administration is negotiating unilateral action on police reform steps since Congress failed to pass George Floyd bill.
January 17, 2022
Cedric Richmond, Biden senior advisor and director of Public Engagement, reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and voting rights.
January 16, 2022
Martin Luther King III came to Arizona with harsh words for Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, whose stance threatens voting rights…
Voting Rights Rallies Held In Washington DC
January 16, 2022
Voting rights advocates now look to prioritize educating voters on how to navigate new voting restrictions in key battleground states.