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J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies waits to hit his tee shot on the ninth hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club in Burlington, N.C. (Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images) theGrio.com
June 4, 2026

J.R. Smith reveals the inspiration behind his decision to earn his degree more than 20 years after entering the NBA

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, whose official residence was recently burglarized, delivers the State of the City address from City Hall in Los Angeles on Monday, April 15, 2024. (Photo: Richard Vogel/AP) theGrio.com
June 4, 2026

Black voters spotlight double standard as Karen Bass faces challenge from reality TV star Spencer Pratt

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June 3, 2026

Cassie Ventura reveals she has relocated outside the United States a year after testifying against Diddy

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June 3, 2026

Sean “Diddy” Combs faces new sexual assault allegations under review by Los Angeles prosecutors

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June 3, 2026

Idris Elba receives knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle for services to young people

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June 2, 2026

Former North Carolina officer charged after viral video shows woman punched during arrest

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June 2, 2026

14-year-old goes missing off NJ coast during school trip two days before his graduation

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June 2, 2026

Jury finds South Carolina convenience store owner not guilty in death of Black teen Cyrus Carmack-Belton

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June 2, 2026

George Floyd’s family speaks out after Minn. GOP Derek Chauvin tribute, cites Kevin Hart roast controversy

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June 2, 2026

Minn. GOP holds moment of silence for Derek Chauvin days after the 6th anniversary of George Floyd’s death

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June 1, 2026

Bill Cosby ordered to pay sex abuse victim nearly $60M after judge denies requiest for new trial

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June 1, 2026

‘A battle worth having’: Fired over social media, ex-WaPo columnist Karen Attiah heads to arbitration against former employer

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June 1, 2026

Dozens arrested as protests at Newark ICE detention center enter second week

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June 1, 2026

Peabo Bryson, voice behind R&B and Disney classics, suffers stroke

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June 1, 2026

Florida principal placed on leave over disputed Fetty Wap yearbook quote

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 20: Jaafar Jackson attends Lionsgate's "Michael" Los Angeles premiere at Dolby Theatre on April 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images for Lionsgate) theGrio.com
June 1, 2026

‘Michael’ is on track to become the highest-grossing music biopic ever

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June 1, 2026

Cardi B is helping promote New York’s new childcare program. Here’s why families nationwide are paying attention

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May 31, 2026

Foster Sylvers, singer behind ‘Misdemeanor’ and member of The Sylvers, dead at 64

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May 30, 2026

Mamdani names NYPD whistleblower Edwin Raymond as NYC’s new sheriff after firing controversial former sheriff

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May 29, 2026

Ex-superindentent of Iowa school district sentenced to two years in prison for falsely claiming to be US citizen

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