NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents searched two properties owned by a top adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday. An FBI spokesperson confirmed that agents carried …
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SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be among those marking the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the day Alabama law officers attacked Civil Rights demonstrators…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Supporters who want to make South Carolina the next-to-last U.S. state to pass a hate crimes law, increasing penalties for some crimes fueled by race, gender or sexual…
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Hakeem Jeffries’ Black church cultivated his House leadership style
by The Grioby The GrioWASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood together at the annual National Prayer Breakfast — an opportunity, in the words of one introductory…
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Fani Willis hearing shows no proof of monetary benefit, lawyer says
by The Grioby The GrioATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump indicated Friday that he would rule within the next two weeks on whether to remove Fulton…
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White House celebrates HBCU students with ‘Cosby’ and ‘Real Housewives’ stars
by The Grioby The GrioThe White House celebrated Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Thursday full of pomp and circumstance as students and alumni descended to Washington. D.C., to center HBCU excellence and pride.…
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Lisa Blunt Rochester, who turned tragedy into purpose, aims to join historic shortlist of Black female US senators
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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Congressional Black Caucus unveils ‘Day One’ agenda in anticipation of Jeffries becoming House speaker
by The Grioby The GrioThe Congressional Black Caucus unveiled its “Day One” priorities for the next session of Congress in 2025 at a press conference this week, discussing top issues impacting Black communities, including…
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NFL player turned attorney Colin Allred seeks to join Texas legacy of Black history makers
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…
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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus aim to ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion are at the forefront as artificial intelligence technology continues to advance. On Wednesday, CBC Chairman Steven…