PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gangs in Haiti laid siege to several neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, burning homes and exchanging gunfire with police for hours as hundreds fled the violence early Thursday …
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Politics
Clarence B. Jones, Opal Lee, Medgar Evers among 19 to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
by The Grioby The GrioWASHINGTON (AP) — Clarence B. Jones says he thought a prankster was on the line when he answered the telephone and heard the person on the other end say they…
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Biden world reacts to Morehouse backlash, signals president may address concerns in speech
by The Grioby The GrioAfter some backlash to last week’s announcement that President Joe Biden will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College, officials from within the president’s orbit tell theGrio the president hears…
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Lifestyle
For the matriarchs who do the most, these Mother’s Day gifts will show your appreciation
by The Grioby The GrioIt is often said that April showers bring May flowers, and as spring blossoms unfurl their vibrant petals, people around the United States gear up to celebrate the nurturing maternal…
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Anyone who has listened to Beyoncé’s “Partition” has heard the French pronunciation of her name. However, the influence of global superstars will now be documented in a French dictionary. This…
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Politics
Hakeem Jeffries isn’t speaker yet, but the Democrat may be the most powerful person in Congress
by The Grioby The GrioWASHINGTON (AP) — Without wielding the gavel or holding a formal job laid out in the Constitution, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries might very well be the most powerful person in Congress…
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Lifestyle
Want to spend the night in a house owned by Prince or an evening with Kevin Hart? Airbnb plans to list them
by The Grioby The GrioIn a mad mix of game-show glitter and marketing flash, Airbnb is offering customers a chance to spend a night in a Paris museum, stay in houses mocked up to…
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Politics
Kamala Harris is not here to be the mammy Drew Barrymore wants her to be
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. Imagine me standing on top of a soapbox and…
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Lifestyle
Former NFL star Reggie Bush joins Black men opening up about their mental health
by The Grioby The GrioLast week, former NFL running back Reggie Bush received his Heisman Trophy back after forfeiting the honor 14 years ago. The professional football player has since opened up about how…
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