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ST. LOUIS (AP) — A deep-pocketed pro-Israel super PAC that helped defeat one member of the congressional group known as the Squad is now pushing to oust another — Missouri Democrat Cori Bush. Bush, of St. Louis, has been a vocal critic of how Israel responded when attacked by Hamas in October, calling the

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — The summer has been flush with opportunities for American 400-meter champion Kendall Ellis. Track fans might remember Ellis as the runner who found herself stuck in a porta potty at the U.S. track trials, in a semi-panic as she banged on the door for 10 minutes

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” is possibly James Brown’s most iconic song, and I don’t think Donald Trump understands it at all. At the Republican National Convention, Trump walked out to

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was laid to rest this week in Houston after losing her battle with cancer on July 19. The 74-year-old longtime congresswoman’s signature bill in recent years was HR 40, which would create a U.S. commission to study reparations for African-American citizens. Jackson Lee took up the

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Lisa Price founded Carol’s Daughter in her kitchen, and for decades, a big part of what her fans loved was that her company was Black-owned. Then, one day in

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Brittney Griner knows only too well the swirling emotions of being involved in a prisoner swap, and she said Thursday night she is “head over heels” that fellow Americans are coming home from Russia. “Great day. It’s a great day. It’s a great day,” Griner said

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris‘ campaign announced Friday that it raised $310 million last month, an eyepopping sum showing that donors who once seemed spooked about the prospects for November’s election with President Joe Biden are now offering mountains of cash to boost his former No. 2. The

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson blazed through a no-fuss opening round in the 100 meters Friday, winning her first-ever race at the Olympics in 10.94 seconds to easily qualify for the semifinals. Wearing neon green shoes, which contrasted well against the bright purple track, the American captured the first

The fallout continues over the National Association of Black Journalists’ decision to invite former President Donald Trump to speak at its annual convention in Chicago. TheGrio’s April Ryan sat down with creative consultant April Reign to discuss the backlash and how the organization failed Black media. Reign said, “The writing

Cardi B and Offset are once again closing the book on their hip-hop love story.  On July 31, a member of Cardi B’s team confirmed to the New York Post’s Page Six that the female rapper had filed for divorce from her husband of six years.  Throughout the course of