House Democrats are urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address civil rights violations that Black Mauritanians are encountering at the U.S. border. U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., told …
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Judge clears way for Trump to appeal decision that allows Fani Willis to stay on election case
by The Grioby The GrioATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case cleared the way Wednesday for Donald Trump and other defendants to appeal a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani…
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Biden skipped visiting a Black church, and some Michigan Black community leaders feel alienated
by The Grioby The GrioSAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden headed to Michigan last week to boost his support with Black voters and hedge against the growing opposition that the White House’s staunch support for Israel has…
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US Rep. Khanna explains why reelecting Biden is better for Palestinians and ceasefire movement
by The Grioby The GrioU.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., is amongst a minority group of congressional members who continue to advocate for Palestinian rights amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. “The human suffering is incomprehensible…
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The saga of Fani Willis and romantic relationship in Trump fraud case isn’t over
by The Grioby The GrioAfter a Georgia Superior Court judge ruled that Fani Willis could continue as lead prosecutor in Donald Trump’s criminal election fraud case, the saga to remove the Fulton County district…
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Democrats in Congress want to send aid to Haiti, but Republicans won’t budge
by The Grioby The GrioDemocratic members of Congress are urging Republicans to release millions of dollars to send aid to curb the crisis plaguing Haiti. U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., told theGrio that the…
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Black voters warned of Trump’s history with political violence after ‘bloodbath’ remark
by The Grioby The GrioAfter presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump declared that there would be a “bloodbath” if he is not elected in November, Democratic strategists are cautioning Black voters – and all…
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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. For three years, I’ve consistently heard this critique of Vice President Kamala…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — As Salvatore LoGrande fought cancer and all the pain that came with it, his daughters promised to keep him in the white, pitched roof house he worked…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Friday that thousands of low-level drug dealers are ineligible for shortened prison terms under a Trump-era bipartisan criminal justice overhaul. The justices took the case…