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May 11, 2022
The legislative conundrum in the Senate over Roe v. Wade dates back decades, suggesting an uphill battle for the latest…
May 8, 2022
Leaders in Washington tell theGrio they are doing everything they can to deliver for Black moms and their families.
Karine Jean-Pierre
May 5, 2022
Karine Jean-Pierre will make history as the first Black person to serve as White House press secretary, the White House…
April 27, 2022
TheGrio asked White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki about the realm of possibility as COVID-19 continues to spread in Washington.
April 27, 2022
After witnessing laxity by others assigned to President John F. Kennedy, Abraham Bolden spoke out — then faced retaliation.
April 26, 2022
Cedric Richmond, the highest-ranking Black man in the Biden administration, is expected to leave the White House before summer.
Vice President Kamala Harris
April 26, 2022
The White House said Tuesday that Harris tested positive on both rapid and a PCR tests, and said she “has…
April 26, 2022
President Biden on Tuesday commuted the sentences of 75 others for nonviolent, drug-related convictions, and pardoned three.
April 23, 2022
Black people suffer disproportionately from climate change. Biden officials tell theGrio they're working to address it.
Actor Taraji P. Henson
April 22, 2022
Taraji P. Henson tells theGrio she wants to bring mental health resources to HBCU campuses and be a "liaison" for…
April 13, 2022
Sen. Warren and policy advocates tell theGrio $50,000 student debt forgiveness could close the racial wealth gap and relieve Black…
April 8, 2022
TheGrio was in attendance as an emotional Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson addressed the nation after being confirmed to the high…
April 3, 2022
Former President Barack Obama will be returning to the White House on Tuesday for his first public event there since…
March 17, 2022
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Shalanda Young as the first Black woman director of the White House’s Office of Management…
Vice President Kamala Harris
March 17, 2022
Vice President Harris, along with department officials, announced “Project Serve Grants” will provide up to $150,000 for HBCUs.
Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff kisses his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris
March 15, 2022
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced Tuesday. Vice President Harris tested negative.
White House x Brittney Griner
March 10, 2022
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee shared with theGrio that officials told the Congressional Black Caucus that Griner's situation is "on their…
February 27, 2022
Nearly half of the White House's free COVID-19 tests for the public still have not been claimed as virus cases plummet.
Karine Jean-Pierre
February 19, 2022
Jean-Pierre is the first openly queer Black woman of Haitian descent serving as White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary.
February 18, 2022
Sources close to the White House describe to theGrio the thinking of the Biden team as anticipation for the Supreme…