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Dave Chappelle to return as SNL host Saturday; Black Star to perform

Dave Chappelle to return as SNL host Saturday; Black Star...

Dave Chappelle will take over hosting duties at “Saturday Night Live” Nov. 12, following...

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Ship refuses to leave Italy port until all migrants are off

Ship refuses to leave Italy port until all migrants are...

The captain of a charity-run migrant rescue ship refused Italian orders to leave...

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Powerball jackpot up to record $1.9 billion after no winner

Powerball jackpot up to record $1.9 billion after no winner

A record Powerball jackpot grew to an even larger $1.9 billion after no one won...

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Panthers WR Moore doesn’t regret costly TD celebration

Panthers WR Moore doesn’t regret costly TD celebration

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore said he doesn’t...

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Ethiopian govt, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years

Ethiopian govt, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Ethiopia’s warring sides agreed Wednesday to a permanent...

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Ahead of COP27, young African climate activists speak out

Ahead of COP27, young African climate activists speak out

WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Young climate activists from African nations have high...

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Kyrie Irving was wrong, but he doesn’t deserve to lose his career

Kyrie Irving was wrong, but he doesn’t deserve to lose...

OPINION: We are putting a chilling effect on the free thought and speech of Black...

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Jackson, Mississippi to receive $35.6M in federal water funds

Jackson, Mississippi to receive $35.6M in federal water...

JACKSON, Miss (AP) — Mississippi officials on Friday approved the city of Jackson’s...

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Lionel Richie, Harry Belafonte and Eminem inducted to Rock Hall of Fame

Lionel Richie, Harry Belafonte and Eminem inducted to Rock...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lionel Richie soared. Pat Benatar roared. Duran Duran stumbled...

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Voter apathy, suppression could lead to wave of Republican wins in elections to the dismay of Democrats

Voter apathy, suppression could lead to wave of Republican...

No matter the outcome of this year’s midterm election cycle, it is expected to produce,...

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Baker finally wins 1st Series title as manager with Astros

Baker finally wins 1st Series title as manager with Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — For now and forever, Dusty Baker, the epic storyteller, first-class...

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My father is disillusioned with the Democrats. Why I’m trying to convince him to vote anyway

My father is disillusioned with the Democrats. Why I’m...

OPINION: For Black voters who have a strained relationship with the Democratic Party,...

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John Lewis statue replaces confederate memorial in Georgia

John Lewis statue replaces confederate memorial in Georgia

A monument honoring late civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis is one step closer...

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theGrio Style Guide: Rihanna’s savage casting, Mary J.’s tour style, and Alicia Keys’ latest drop

theGrio Style Guide: Rihanna’s savage casting, Mary J.’s...

Whether you’re tapped in on Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok or Apple News, if this week...

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Majority of Black voters support LGBT rights, more divided on the issue of trans student-athletes: theGrio/KFF survey

Majority of Black voters support LGBT rights, more divided...

A recent survey conducted by theGrio in partnership with KFF found that a majority...

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Obama to Democrats: ‘Sulking and moping is not an option’

Obama to Democrats: ‘Sulking and moping is not an option’

Barack Obama warned anxious Democrats on Saturday that abortion rights, Social Security...