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HOUSTON (AP) — A Black high school student in Texas who was punished for nearly all of his junior year over his hairstyle has left his school district rather than spend another year of in-school suspension, according to his attorney. But Darryl George, 18, would like to return to his Houston-area high

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Justin Simien is an amazing, unapologetically Black filmmaker and the guest on the latest episode of “Masters of the Game.” Simien came to prominence with the 2014 film “Dear White People,” a

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I am not a fan of Louisiana State University’s (LSU) collegiate athletic teams. Full stop. I am a fan of the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide football team, a

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Justin Johnson was found guilty of murder in the death of rapper Young Dolph on Thursday after the jury heard testimony from a co-defendant that the killing was part of a feud between rival record labels. Jurors deliberated for just under four hours before finding Johnson guilty of

The White House on Thursday declined to comment specifically on the state execution of Marcellus Williams in Missouri, which has caused outrage among those who claimed his innocence. Williams, 55, who had been on death row for nearly three decades, was executed by lethal injection on Tuesday for a 1998

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has never been shy about his globetrotting ways. But he’s not always said how he bankrolled years’ worth of overseas adventures. Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment Thursday saying the Democrat took trips to France, China, Sri Lanka, India, Hungary, Ghana

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors announced charges on Thursday against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, accusing the former police captain of taking illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals, including lavish overseas trips, in exchange for favors that included helping Turkish officials bypass a fire safety inspection for a

A conspiracy theory amplified by Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees Donald Trump and JD Vance continues to fan the flames, resulting in a racist online post, congressional outrage and a criminal complaint filed on behalf of Haitian immigrants in the United States.  On Tuesday, Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots

American fashion’s “best-kept secret” is about to receive a major spotlight thanks to Serena Williams and Ruth Carter. The tennis champion and the legendary costume designer are teaming up to produce a biopic about the late obscure fashion designer Ann Lowe. While her name may not spark recognition among most,

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The recent political rhetoric and intimidation directed towards the community of Springfield, Ohio, and Black Haitian refugees who reside there underscores that political violence in the United States isn’t