Rights advocates are pushing for privacy laws to protect pregnant women from being surveilled and criminalized for receiving abortion care. Jon McCray Jones, a policy analyst with the American Civil …
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U.S. agency created to help minority-owned businesses land government contracts ordered to assist white companies also
by The Grioby The GrioNEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in Texas has ordered a 55-year-old U.S. agency that caters to minority-owned businesses to serve people regardless of race, siding with white business…
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Members of Congress, Gen Z activists demand President Biden address key issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election
by The Grioby The GrioMembers of Congress and Gen Z activists are calling on the Biden-Harris administration to commit to the “Finish the Job” agenda ahead of the 2024 presidential race. On Wednesday, Reps.…
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Nick Brown, former ‘Survivor’ contestant, wants to bring Black male perspective to attorney general’s office
by The Grioby The GrioTheGrio’s “Running Black” election series profiles Black candidates running for office in the 2024 elections. If successful, each candidate profiled could make history in their state. Hear from them in their own…
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Democratic Rep. Colin Allred wins US Senate primary in Texas and will challenge GOP Sen. Ted Cruz
by The Grioby The GrioAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL player who broke with his party over President Joe Biden’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, won his Senate primary…
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Heated North Carolina governor’s race ahead with Democrat Josh Stein vs. Republican Mark Robinson
by The Grioby The GrioRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Democratic attorney general and the Republican lieutenant governor won North Carolina’s primaries for governor on Tuesday, setting the stage for what will be an expensive and high-stakes…
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Wrong voting info given to citizens in district drawn to boost Black political power
by The Grioby The GrioMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — More than 6,000 voters in a newly formed congressional district drawn to heighten Black voting power in Alabama received postcards with incorrect voting information ahead of…
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Former prosecutor Angela Alsobrooks seeks to bring ‘results’ for Maryland voters with historic campaign
by The Grioby The GrioTheGrio’s “Running Black” election series profiles Black candidates running for office in the 2024 elections. If successful, each candidate profiled could make history in their state. Hear from them in their own…
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Super Tuesday, the biggest day of voting this election cycle before the November general election, will determine the fate of several Black candidates hoping to come out victorious this primary…
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Watch: Great Jobs KC visits the White House to talk wealth disparities
by The Grioby The GrioDespite the formation of reparations committees, reparations have yet to be given out and the wealth gap continues to be a major problem for people of color. However, nonprofits like…