Ten years after Misty Copeland made history as the first Black woman to perform Odette, the lead role in the classical ballet “Swan Lake,” she is recalling the tremendous self-doubt …
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Politics
Trump’s $60 Bible pitch not just ‘ridiculous’ but a threat to Black and marginalized communities, critics caution
by The Grioby The GrioThough Donald Trump’s recent promotion of a $60 “God Bless the USA Bible” may seem trivial, or even absurd, on its face, advocates and strategists say something more sinister is…
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Politics
Tenn. governor cuts police reforms enacted after Tyre Nichols’ death
by The Grioby The GrioNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday signed off on the repeal of police traffic stop reforms made in Memphis after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols…
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OPINION: While racists have weaponized the term, it’s time we recognize the white people who pioneered the position of “diversity hires.” Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and…
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This week, Netflix’s “Selling Sunset” star Chelsea Lazkani reportedly filed for divorce from her husband, Jeff Lazkani. After seven years of marriage, the celebrity real estate agent cited “irreconcilable differences”…
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Politics
Watch: Biden makes vow after Baltimore bridge collapse | The Hill with April Ryan
by The Grioby The GrioThis week’s edition of theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan” looks at President Biden’s pledge of federal resources and funding to cover the “entire cost” to rebuild the Francis Scott…
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When former first lady Michelle Obama’s official portrait was unveiled on Feb. 12, 2018, at the National Portrait Gallery, the crowd present and all who looked on virtually were witnessing…