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Jasmine Crockett launches historic campaign for US Senate in Texas

Jasmine Crockett, the high-profile congresswoman from Texas, has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate, marking the beginning of a historic campaign that could see her become the first Black woman to hold the seat from the state. It would also mark the first time in the history of the Senate that three Black women have served simultaneously. Crockett filed paperwork to become a candidate for the Democratic primary election on March 3 and will announce publicly at a […]

December 8, 2025

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Black Archaeologist Launches New Children’s Book Series That Lets Kids Step into the Past

Nationwide — Imagine a world where children don’t just read about history—they witness it firsthand. That’s the vision behind The Resurrectors, a groundbreaking new children’s book series from award-winning author and historical archaeologist Dr. Cheryl Janifer LaRoche. Through the power of time travel, The Resurrectors transports young readers into the heart of America’s freedom struggle, letting them stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the heroes who shaped our world. Launched recently on Kickstarter, The Resurrectors invites supporters, educators, parents, and history lovers to […]

October 20, 2025

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‘Take my sweet time’: Hakeem Jeffries launches hours-long marathon speech to delay Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’

U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the Democratic minority leader of the House of Representatives, launched an hours-long marathon speech on the House floor Thursday morning to delay the vote on President Donald Trump and Republicans’ “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” which will cut more than $1 trillion in Medicaid and SNAP benefits for millions of Americans. Jeffries vowed to “take my sweet time” as he condemned the massive tax and budget bill and read letters from constituents—including those in districts […]

July 3, 2025

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Garlin Gilchrist, Michigan’s first Black LG, launches historic campaign for governor

Garlin Gilchrist II, the first Black person elected as Michigan’s lieutenant governor, is throwing his hat in the 2026 race for governor, telling theGrio exclusively that he plans to take the state to “the next level.” “We are at a generational inflection point,” said Gilchrist, a former engineer and tech entrepreneur who left the private sector to be a community organizer and later political aid before he was tapped by Gretchen Whitmer to be her running mate in 2018. If […]

March 11, 2025

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Right-wing group funded by Project 2025 launches ‘DEI Watchlist’ targeting mostly Black federal workers

In an escalation of the political right’s crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion, a recently published website titled the “DEI Watchlist” targets mostly Black federal workers in an apparent attempt to intimidate and advance the Trump administration’s aim to root out all employees it deems as DEI hires. The website, created by the conservative nonprofit American Accountability Foundation, has published so-called “dossiers” of more than 60 former and current federal workers. It publishes professional and personal information, which it characterizes […]

February 8, 2025 1

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Congressional Black Caucus launches Harris campaign bus tour in Georgia

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) are set to launch a national bus tour in support of the Harris-Walz campaign, with the first stop this weekend in the battleground state of Georgia, theGrio has learned exclusively. The CBC, often referred to as the “conscience” of Congress, is a highly influential group on Capitol Hill. It represents millions of voters across key states that will be critical for Vice President Kamala Harris to secure victory in November. This weekend’s tour […]

October 18, 2024

Economy

Founder Launches New Social Media App Called ‘BlackListed’ to Empower Black Community Through Networking

Channing Bell, a visionary African American woman with over a decade of experience in product management across the technology and oil and gas sectors, has launched a new app called BlackListed. Her app is an innovative new social media platform available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store that was developed to foster a vibrant community of connection and empowerment. It was designed specifically for Black individuals to network, share experiences, and grow together both personally and […]

May 20, 2024

Economy

Black Family Launches New Online Business Focusing on Personal Development

Amidst the backdrop of pursuing the American dream, the Ayeni family has embarked on a transformative journey, launching a new online business centered around personal development. Originating from Nigeria in the early 2000s, Sam Ayeni arrived in the United States with aspirations of achieving success and creating a better life for himself and his loved ones.Driven by a strong work ethic and a desire to support his family back home in Africa, Ayeni worked tirelessly to obtain a college degree […]

May 10, 2024

Economy

Entrepreneur Launches First Black-Owned Voice Messaging App With Large Group Video Chat Ability

Meet Ernest Manning Jr., the creator of Yappin.Chat, the first ever Black-owned voice messaging app that features voice and large live user video chat capabilities, a feature that has become a staple for next-generation communication connections between family, friends, colleges, corporate America and so much more.Ernest, who is also the creator of WeKinFolk, a Black-owned social media platform that combines the features of other popular platforms into one place, is now a respected visionary leader who is steering not one, […]

April 18, 2024