Sojourner Truth State Park, located in Kingston, N.Y., along the Hudson River shoreline, will open to the public this spring. New York will be opening a new state park this spring and it will be named after Sojourner Truth. The news was announced by Governor Kathy Hochul in recognition of both Black History Month and…
Named for the comics’ first African-American character, The Armstrong Project will offer scholarships and mentoring opportunities. On February 28, comic strip franchise Peanuts Worldwide announced the launch of “The Armstrong Project,” which established $100,000 each in endowments at Howard University and Hampton University. Left: “Peanuts” character Franklin Armstrong was introduced to the strip in 1968….
U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore and Bryan Steil engaged in a fierce exchange over Republicans’ inflation talking points in hearing intended to address the legacy of discriminatory federal policies pertaining to housing loans. Republicans drilled down on inflation talking points as Democrats sought to address historic racial discrimination in the housing market and identify policies that…
Police reportedly told family members that Asia Maynard “died of natural causes because there was no foul play.” A 29-year-old Missouri mother was found dead inside a southeast Kansas City home following a date with a man she reportedly met on a dating app but the police don’t suspect there was any foul play involved….
Source: kali9 / Getty From Breonna Taylor to Andre Hill to Stephon Clark to Atatiana Jefferson to Amir Locke to Kathryn Johnston, we’ve heard plenty of stories about Black people killed by police after cops approached them and opened fire before their victims even had a chance to assess that officers of the law were…
EXCLUSIVE: TheGrio’s April Ryan was part of the president’s annual luncheon with news anchors to preview his State of the Union speech. All eyes will be on President Joe Biden tonight as he delivers his very first State of the Union address to lay out his legislative agenda, tout his administration’s successes and communicate the…
Through their Archewell Foundation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are issuing grants to four organizations focused on advancing women. Mere days after being honored by the NAACP for their advocacy and philanthropy in support of racial equality, Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced a new initiative to kick off Women’s…
Watson has portrayed Beth on the hit show for six years, and got to step into the writer’s chair for a recent episode of the final season This is Us, NBC’s hit family drama, has certainly left its mark since it premiered in 2016. Earning smash ratings since its premiere, the show follows the lives…
State house lawmakers on Monday approved a measure that would ban hair texture-based discrimination against students throughout the state. Missouri state house lawmakers on Monday voted in favor of a measure that would ban hair texture-based discrimination against students throughout the state. The so-called Missouri CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural…
Joseph “JoJo” Burgess, 2022 State of the Union address guest of Jill Biden shown introducing President Joe Biden in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022. | Source: The White House The longstanding tradition of first ladies hosting special guests at the annual State of the Union address is in safe hands. Jill Biden will be welcoming…
