In a few weeks, the D.C. Council will undertake a final vote on legislation that would establish new laws and policies intended to address the rise of homicides and other …
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TheGrio, styled as thegrio, is an American television network and website with news, opinion, entertainment and video content geared toward Black Americans.
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Lifestyle
Black designers who popularized fan gear 20 years ago struggle as white designers leap ahead
by The Grioby The GrioIt started as a fun project. A white bodysuit, emblazoned with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning’s number and initials. Taylor Damron had made it for her cousin, Browning’s girlfriend Stephanie…
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Opinion
Significant Moments in Black History: Brooklyn’s Sunset Park High makes it to the NYC high school basketball championship game without any good players
by The Grioby The GrioEditor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The year 1996 was a wild time in New…
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Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Ever since the end of “Atlanta,” the culture has needed something new.…
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Politics
Watch: President Biden banking on women’s support amid health care battle
by The Grioby The GrioT his week’s edition of “The Hill with April Ryan” takes a look at two battleground states. In Kentucky, Colmon Elridge, chairman of the state’s Democratic Party, explained to theGrio’s…
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Lifestyle
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry drop ‘royal’ from their relaunched website, adopt new surname for their children
by The Grioby The GrioThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex just revamped their website. The sleek new site features a navy-and-cream color scheme. The homepage includes the picture Meghan Markle, 42, and Prince Harry,…
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Politics
Fani Willis takes witness stand to dispute ‘lies’ about her relationship with a prosecutor in Trump election case
by The Grioby The GrioATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the witness stand Thursday and forcefully pushed back against what she described as “lies” about her romantic relationship with a…
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Politics
Congress reintroduces ‘Protect Black Women and Girls Act’ after push from Black sororities
by The Grioby The GrioMembers of the U.S. House of Representatives re-introduced legislation that would ensure the federal government implements measures to protect Black women and girls from racial inequities in healthcare, housing, education,…
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Opinion
Categorical clemency is needed to address systemic racism and injustice
by The Grioby The GrioEditor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Black History Month is dedicated to celebrating the achievements…