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It was 1966 and the civil rights movement had been slowly building steam for more than a decade when the The post 55 years after Black Panther Party's founding, FBI's COINTELPRO files must be made public appeared first on TheGrio.
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Meghan Markle pens open letter to Congress advocating for parental leave
Meghan Markle used her considerable platform this week as an opportunity to speak on behalf of working mothers across the The post Meghan Markle pens open letter to Congress advocating for parental leave appeared first on TheGrio.
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New Beyoncé song featured in latest trailer for Will Smith's 'King Richard'
Beyoncé’s new song, 'Be Alive,' has been teased in a new trailer for the pending Will Smith-led film, King Richard. The post New Beyoncé song featured in latest trailer for Will Smith's 'King Richard' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Will Smith says he once considered suicide in trailer for docuseries ‘Best Shape Of My Life’
Will Smith, in a trailer for his new YouTube docuseries, opened up about considering suicide during his recent multi-week journey The post Will Smith says he once considered suicide in trailer for docuseries ‘Best Shape Of My Life’ appeared first on TheGrio.
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Family of slain Miya Marcano files lawsuit against apartment complex
The family of Miya Marcano is taking legal action against the apartment complex in Orlando, Fla. where the 19-year-old lived The post Family of slain Miya Marcano files lawsuit against apartment complex appeared first on TheGrio.
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Olympic sprinter Alex Quiñónez shot dead at age 32 in Ecuador
Alex Quiñónez, a world-champion sprinter from Ecuador, was shot dead Friday night outside a shopping center in Guayaquil, according to The post Olympic sprinter Alex Quiñónez shot dead at age 32 in Ecuador appeared first on TheGrio.
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NBC reveals new photos of Taraji P. Henson in 'Annie Live!'
We're just a few months away from Annie Live!, and NBC has released new promo pictures of Taraji P. Henson The post NBC reveals new photos of Taraji P. Henson in 'Annie Live!' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Over 2,000 migrants march out of southern city in Mexico
Over 2,000 migrants, mainly Central Americans, began walking out of a city in southern Mexico on Saturday where they have The post Over 2,000 migrants march out of southern city in Mexico appeared first on TheGrio.
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Vaccine from India arrives in St Kitts and Nevis
MARK Brantley, premier of Nevis and foreign affairs minister of St Kitts and Nevis, has extended gratitude to the Government and people of India for a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines that arrived in the federation Monday.'We welcome this diplomatic success in strengthening our bilateral relations
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Racial Justice Groups Demand Mark Zuckerberg’s Resignation After Facebook Papers Leak
"Facebook’s persistent actions to undermine content moderation are the latest evidence that Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook leadership will continue to sacrifice the safety of our communities to line their pockets."
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Floyd Mayweather backs Kyrie Irving on vaccine: 'An enslaved mind follows the crowd'
Floyd Mayweather has defended Kyrie Irving’s decision to not get vaccinated against COVID-19. Irving, the Brooklyn Nets All-Star point guard, The post Floyd Mayweather backs Kyrie Irving on vaccine: 'An enslaved mind follows the crowd' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Former Ohio State star Ivan Douglas dies at 41 from COVID-19
Former Ohio State offensive tackle and national champion Ivan Douglas has died at age 41 from COVID-19. Douglas reportedly “contracted The post Former Ohio State star Ivan Douglas dies at 41 from COVID-19 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Private funeral planned for Colin Powell at Washington National Cathedral
A private memorial service for Gen. Colin Powell will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Nov. 5. Powell The post Private funeral planned for Colin Powell at Washington National Cathedral appeared first on TheGrio.
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EXCLUSIVE: Aventer Gray Talks New Podcast, Using Her Voice Away From Her Husband & That Viral Sermon Clip
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Hell will break loose as Kerensia Morrison chosen for St Catherine NE – JLP activist
A number of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters in the North East St Catherine constituency are demanding that party leader Andrew Holness replace Leslie Campbell with a representative from inside the
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Black Twitter reacts to Season Five premiere of 'Insecure'
The premiere episode of the final season of Insecure sparked bittersweet social-media reactions from fans of the hit HBO comedy. The post Black Twitter reacts to Season Five premiere of 'Insecure' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kanye West unveils 'DONDA' stem player with a surprise song from Andre 3000 | New Pittsburgh Courier
Kanye West is transforming from music artist to a fashion and tech mogul right before our eyes. On Tuesday, the 'Jail' rapper's DONDA Stem Player finally arrived at the homes of fans who ordered one back in August, and came fully equipped with three new songs, plus a surprise verse from Andre
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Black TikToker goes viral for encounter with Karen who pushed him off skateboard
In the latest 'Karen' attack, a white woman pushed a young Houston-based hip-hop producer off his skateboard as he was The post Black TikToker goes viral for encounter with Karen who pushed him off skateboard appeared first on TheGrio.
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Michigan-Northwestern football game honors George Jewett, the first Black player at either school
Saturday’s matchup between the University of Michigan Wolverines and the Northwestern University Wildcats was the 76th meeting between the rival The post Michigan-Northwestern football game honors George Jewett, the first Black player at either school appeared first on TheGrio.
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VP Harris urges voters ahead of governor's race: 'Don’t Texas Virginia'
Vice President Kamala Harris told a crowd of several hundred Thursday at a rally for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe The post VP Harris urges voters ahead of governor's race: 'Don’t Texas Virginia' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Mass. school rescinds invitation for Nikole Hannah-Jones to speak due to 'noise'
Pulitzer Prize winner Nikole Hannah-Jones was invited to speak at a Massachusetts school for their upcoming 2022 Black History Month The post Mass. school rescinds invitation for Nikole Hannah-Jones to speak due to 'noise' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Facebook neglected to control hate speech, misinformation rising on the platform in India
The Associated Press recently obtained leaked Facebook documents revealing the platform has been picking and choosing when to mitigate rampant The post Facebook neglected to control hate speech, misinformation rising on the platform in India appeared first on TheGrio.
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Nigeria: Analysis - for Nigeria, Rising Oil Prices Make Little Difference
[Premium Times] Oil prices are expected to reach $100 a barrel, yet, as the rates go up, Nigeria will spend more on fuel importation, frittering its market advantage.
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Issa Rae opens up about 'Insecure' legacy: 'For us, by us'
Insecure season 5 is finally here, and ahead of Sunday night's premiere, Issa Rae reflected on the series and spoke The post Issa Rae opens up about 'Insecure' legacy: 'For us, by us' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Fred Hammond On His ‘Surviving Williams’ Series, Verzuz With Kirk Franklin, Battling COVID-19 & More!
The gospel legend taps in with AV from the Houston BMW Studios to break down his Verzuz with Kirk Franklin, how George Floyd changed their entire dynamic, battling COVID, his new show and more.
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Poet and Activist Sonia Sanchez, 87, Wins the $250,000 Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize for 2021
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Drake given Rolls Royce Phantom he once rented as birthday gift
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'Love & Hip Hop' star Tammy Rivera accuses CVS employee of racial profiling
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Black babies face highest risk of SIDS. Here’s how the founder of SNOO recommends safe sleeping
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