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Congressional Black Caucus, Hakeem Jeffries, theGrio.com
May 19, 2026
The “Out of Bounds” campaign calls for athletic and financial boycott of public universities silent on Black voters losing political…
President And Mrs. Obama Host Concert Honoring Carole King
May 19, 2026
Former President Barack Obama reflects on gospel, protest music, and hip-hop in a 'Rolling Stone' essay about music in America.
May 19, 2026
The justice’s comments follow a recent ruling that weakened portions of the VRA and allowed La. to move forward with…
Wes Moore, theGrio.com
May 18, 2026
After the fall of the Voting Rights Act and Republican maps targeting Black voters, Moore decries "the greatest assault on…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
May 18, 2026
The Trump administration announced a $1.7 billion compensation fund tied to a settlement over leaked IRS tax returns.
Wes Moore, theGrio.com
May 18, 2026
Moore hints at the kind of leadership the nation needs and says calls for him to pursue the White House…
Jim Crow Maps, Montgomery to Selma, All Roads Lead To The South, All Roads Lead To The South Protest
May 16, 2026
Thousands descended upon Montgomery and Selma for the All Roads Lead to the South rally following challenges to the Voting…
Black first, American flag, theGrio.com
May 15, 2026
This year's survey seeks to understand the vision Black communities have for themselves, even when they seem out of reach…
Edmund Pettus Bridge, Voting Rights, theGrio.com
May 15, 2026
"This is not a protest. This is a calling in. In many ways, it's like an altar call," said LaTosha…
Andy Beshear, theGrio.com
May 14, 2026
In a conversation with theGrio, Beshear says any Democrat running for president in 2028 should take action on voting rights…
Wesley Hunt, theGrio.com
May 14, 2026
Hunt ridiculed Democrats suggesting redrawing maps to dilute Black voters' ability to influence elections marked a new era of Jim…
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
May 14, 2026
Harris embraced reforms like changing the Electoral College, expanding the Supreme Court, and granting D.C. and Puerto Rico statehood.
Brian Kemp, Brian Kemp Georgia, Brian Kemp Non-Partisan Law, Georgia Law, New Georgia Law, Brian Kemp House Bill 369, House Bill 369 Georgia,
May 13, 2026
A new Georgia law making local elections nonpartisan in five major counties is drawing swift backlash from lawmakers who argue…
May 13, 2026
Spk. Sexton accused Democratic lawmakers of violating House rules during protests over a controversial congressional redistricting plan.
May 13, 2026
The new map advanced after a recent Supreme Court ruling reopened battles over redistricting and the Voting Rights Act.