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Virginia Commonwealth University recently closed the freshman dormitory Johnson Hall for the remainder of the school year after complaints of humidity, moisture, and mold.Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
A 15-year-old student at Oxford High School in southeast Michigan is in police custody after he was suspected of engaging in a shooting spree at the school on Tuesday afternoon killing three students and injuring at least eight others. Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955.Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from theGrio » News
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has tested positive for COVID-19. James didn’t play in Tuesday night’s game against the The post LeBron James tests positive for COVID-19; will miss several NBA games appeared first on TheGrio .Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Each year on December 1, people across the globe observe World AIDS Day, uniting in the fight against HIV, showing support for people living with disease, and remembering those who have died from an HIV-related cause.Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Black-eyed peas made its way over to the states during the Middle Passage where West African slaves were then forced to cultivate rice and beans on the same plantations that would enslave them for centuriesWednesday, December 1, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Lewis forced Sheperd into a runoff election and successfully overcame nearly two decades of support and relationships. Sheperd's leadership on an unpopular project, dubbed "Cop City" by local organizers, was a central talking point of...Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from theGrio » News
City Council member Andre Dickens won a runoff election Tuesday to become Atlanta’s next mayor, riding a surge of support The post Councilman Andre Dickens wins Atlanta mayor race over Moore appeared first on TheGrio .Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Sixty-five HBCU presidents and chancellors wrote a joint letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell asking for their support in passing the Build Back Better legislation. Citing historic...Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from theGrio » News
The new omicron variant of the coronavirus was reportedly first detected by Dutch health authorities in western Europe before cases The post Omicron variant in Europe before South African scientists detected it, alerted authorities...Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
It's important to be clear that Question 2 -- a critical ballot initiative that would have replaced the Minneapolis Police Department with a Department of Public Safety -- was not the beginning and certainly not the end of our movement.Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
After becoming a U.S. Citizen on Monday, NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom told Tucker Carlson that Americans "should just keep their mouth shut and stop criticizing the greatest nation in the world and they should focus on their freedoms...Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from theGrio » News
A new study has confirmed that landlords across the United States are less likely to respond to rental applicants who The post Landlords less likely to reply to applicants with Black, LatinX names appeared first on TheGrio .Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from theGrio » News
Golf legend Tiger Woods sat down for his first in-depth interview since the Los Angeles car accident earlier this year The post Tiger Woods speaks on golfing future: ‘Never full time, ever again’ appeared first on TheGrio .Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from theGrio » News
The jury selection process began Monday morning in the trial of the former suburban Minneapolis cop accused of fatally shooting The post Jury selection begins in trial of former officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright appeared first on...Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from theGrio » News
The family of Ezra Blount has declined rapper Travis Scott’s offer to pay for the 9-year-old’s funeral after he succumbed The post Youngest Astroworld victim’s family declines Travis Scott’s offer to pay for funeral...Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
The Williamson County branch of conservative parents group "Moms for Liberty" filed a complaint claimijng books on Martin Luther King Jr., Ruby Bridges and more are "Anti-American" and "Anti-White," as well as guilty of promoting a...Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
In November 2018, Robert Loggins, 26, found himself in a situation just like his mother. Killed by police, while in police custody.Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Wesley Snipes had an impressive career in the 90s starring in classics like New Jack City and his prominent role as the vampire hunter Blade in the MCU trilogy, but his decades-long run in Hollywood came to a halt after he was convicted...Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Unforgettable words from civil rights and political icon, former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, to celebrate her birthday.Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Here's a list of activism and advocacy groups that are doing the work.Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Statistics show that Black folks are among the most giving people in the country, and have been for a long time despite disproportionate economic disadvantages.Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
African Americans are the most generous philanthropists, statistics show.Monday, November 29, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
There's just one hitch; there's no indication that Moore is trying to destroy Atlanta's nightlife. A nearly five-year-old video was shared in the egregious article to "prove" Moore's desire to shut down all the strip clubs, except she...Monday, November 29, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Established as a part of the 2021 Public Safety and Judiciary Omnibus Bill, the task force aims to address the root causes of violence against Black women and girls and address systemic failures that leave so many cases unresolved. Monday, November 29, 2021 from theGrio » News
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was hoping to receive a direct apology from Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) after her anti-Muslim comments The post Rep. Omar ended ‘unproductive’ call after Boebert refused to apologize for...Monday, November 29, 2021 from theGrio » News
A former University of Alabama track star and Olympian was killed in a shootout with another man, authorities say. The The post Former Alabama track star, Olympian Emmit King killed in shootout appeared first on TheGrio .Monday, November 29, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
In 1975, Elder played at the Masters, becoming the first Black player to play at round at the famed tournament and course located in Augusta, Georgia.Monday, November 29, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
The National Police Association wants the public to put away their cell phones during violent altercations between officers and civilians and start intervening instead of recording. "Stop filming and start helping," the organization said...Monday, November 29, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
LeBron James had a couple removed from the L.A. Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers game after a woman allegedly said to him, "I hope Bronny dies in a car wreck."Monday, November 29, 2021 from theGrio » News
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO of the social media platform, the company announced. He will be The post Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO appeared first on TheGrio .Monday, November 29, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Although he was diagnosed in 2019, Abloh continued to work on various projects and exhibits throughout this year. Less than two weeks ago, Abloh unveiled a new project for the Artist Plate Project entitled "Life Itself." The sale of the...Monday, November 29, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
The trial for Jussie Smollett is set to start as jury selection begins Monday. The two men he allegedly paid to pose as his attackers will play an important role for prosecutors in the case.Monday, November 29, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
On Cyber Monday, there is no shortage of Black-owned businesses to buy your holiday gifts from.Sunday, November 28, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Recent elections in Cleveland and Cincinnati are two examples of significant wins that offer a glimmer of hope going into the new year. Speaking with NewsOne, Keizayla Fambro talked about her organizing work on a Cincinnati mayoral...Sunday, November 28, 2021 from theGrio » News
Students at Iona Preparatory School in New York state walked out of class on Tuesday in support of a Black The post Walkout staged at NY prep school after racist comment from staffer appeared first on TheGrio .Sunday, November 28, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture will make its exhibits available online.Sunday, November 28, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
After learning a local youth basketball program in Atlanta was encountering transportation obstacles, a collective of Black CEOs stepped in and gifted the team with a new bus.Sunday, November 28, 2021 from theGrio » News
Lamar Roach Jr., the 3-year-old nephew of fashion stylist Law Roach, has died after reportedly falling out of a 17th The post Law Roach’s nephew Lamar, 3, dies after 17-story fall from Chicago building appeared first on TheGrio .Sunday, November 28, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
From partnering with Nike on Louis Vuitton's Air Force 1 sneaker to creating the Louis Vuitton airplane bag, Virgil Abloh opened up the doors for so many young Black designers and there are a number of fashion giants, both established...Sunday, November 28, 2021 from theGrio » News
Alabama’s capital city last month removed the Confederate president’s name from an avenue and renamed it after a lawyer known The post Montgomery faces fine, lawsuit for dropping Confederate name appeared first on TheGrio .Sunday, November 28, 2021 from theGrio » News
Three people were shot and wounded Friday during an apparent fight between two groups at a North Carolina mall crowded The post Police chief: 3 shot in fight at North Carolina mall appeared first on TheGrio .Sunday, November 28, 2021 from theGrio » News
Police in Washington state on Saturday were investigating a shooting at a shopping mall that left one person seriously wounded The post Police investigate Black Friday mall shooting in Washington appeared first on TheGrio .Sunday, November 28, 2021 from theGrio » News
Dave Chappelle wants to let the public decide whether or not the theater at his high school alma mater should The post Dave Chappelle launches fundraising challenge to settle high school theater renaming dispute appeared first on TheGrio .Saturday, November 27, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
The New York York Times recently ran an article with a clickbait headline distorting the number of murders happening in the city. "After Murders' Doubled Overnight,' the N.Y.P.D. Is Solving Fewer Cases" carelessly gives the impression...Saturday, November 27, 2021 from Breaking News for Black America
Janet Rollé will make history as the American Ballet Theatre’s first Black CEO and executive director.Saturday, November 27, 2021 from theGrio » News
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has gone virtual. The critically acclaimed museum in Washington D.C., The post Smithsonian African American museum content now available online appeared first on...Saturday, November 27, 2021 from theGrio » News
Nearly $1 billion meant to cover back rent for New Yorkers who suffered economic hardship because of the coronavirus pandemic The post Half of NY’s $2.4B in rent aid held up 6 months after launch appeared first on TheGrio .Saturday, November 27, 2021 from theGrio » News
The viral “Where we bout to eat at?” internet star known as Antwain Fowler may be gone, but his mother The post Antwain Fowler’s mom aspires to open restaurant in late son’s honor appeared first on TheGrio .Saturday, November 27, 2021 from theGrio » News
Britain became the latest country Saturday to report cases of the new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus The post World on alert as UK reports cases of omicron COVID variant appeared first on TheGrio .