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Damar Hamlin’s near-death gridiron experience led to millions for sports camps, CPR training

Damar Hamlin’s near-death gridiron experience led to millions...

After millions poured in to his foundation, the events and programs that were merely...

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French Montana’s documentary, ‘For Khadija,’ honors his mother’s sacrifices

French Montana’s documentary, ‘For Khadija,’ honors his...

The project touches on his rise as a successful recording artist and the plight...

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Equality for Black Americans, others, still a work in progress

Equality for Black Americans, others, still a work in progress

OPINION: Because of policy changes on issues like voting, the idea of who actually...

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‘Fae’d to Black’: Blerdcon returns for its 7th year with a star-studded lineup

‘Fae’d to Black’: Blerdcon returns for its 7th year with...

On July 7, Blerdcon marks its 7th year with a “Fae’d to Black” theme and panels...

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International African American Museum reveals origins of modern-day health disparities 

International African American Museum reveals origins of...

The galleries span centuries of trauma and triumph and reminds people that there...

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Crowdfunding helps white people with medical debt, but not Black people

Crowdfunding helps white people with medical debt, but...

A review of 800 medical campaigns that generated more than $100,000 on GoFundMe,...

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Following deadly protests, Senegalese president won’t seek 3rd term

Following deadly protests, Senegalese president won’t seek...

A wave of deadly protests erupted last month over a court case in which Sonko was...

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Watch: Should Black people be celebrating the 4th of July?

Watch: Should Black people be celebrating the 4th of July?

TheGrio’s Touré talks to Dr. Christina Greer, host of The Blackest Questions podcast,...

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This 4th of July, let’s reflect on the dangerous politics of revisionist history

This 4th of July, let’s reflect on the dangerous politics...

OPINION: The conservative backlash to the gains of the Civil Rights Movement has...

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Tyler Perry pledges to help 93-year-old woman keep her house

Tyler Perry pledges to help 93-year-old woman keep her...

Perry posted on his Instagram that he wants to help Josephine Wright from having...

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Watch: Tiffany Haddish shares her favorite supernatural movies

Watch: Tiffany Haddish shares her favorite supernatural...

With Essence Fest passed, Tiffany Haddish spills on a few of her favorite movies....

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How Trump turned the Supreme Court into the court of white backlash

How Trump turned the Supreme Court into the court of white...

OPINION: The current court is the product of former President Donald Trump, and...

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Essence Fest catches backlash for shutting down New Orleans bookstore event

Essence Fest catches backlash for shutting down New Orleans...

Several high-profile social media users slammed the festival for targeting the bookstore....

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Houston luminaries come out for Big Pokey funeral

Houston luminaries come out for Big Pokey funeral

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and rapper Slim Thug paid their respects to the co-founder...

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HBCUs respond to Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling

HBCUs respond to Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling

Although the Supreme Court’s June 29 decision will most adversely impact Black students,...

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Watch: Dr. Christina Greer gives her thoughts on the affirmative action decision

Watch: Dr. Christina Greer gives her thoughts on the affirmative...

TheGrio’s Toure talks to the political analyst and podcast host about the Supreme...