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Charity in honor of Philando Castile pays school district’s entire lunch debt

by Kiara Alfonseca When a child at J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School couldn’t afford lunch, Philando Castile apparently never hesitated to pull out his wallet to pay for their meal. Now, a... Read More...

Who killed Biggie and Tupac? USA’s ‘Unsolved’ paints a complicated, humanizing portrait

by Ronda Racha Penrice Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur were murdered more than two decades ago — in 1996 and 1997 respectively — and yet their pop culture presence has arguably never been stronge... Read More...

Here’s the release date for Michelle Obama’s memoir so you can plan to take the day off

By Kia Morgan Smith Michelle Obama will be booked this fall on tour once her upcoming memoir drops on Tuesday November 13, according to the book’s official website. The former first lady revealed the beau... Read More...

Kamala Harris calls for Capitol Honor for Shirley Chisholm

By The Grio Senator Kamala Harris and Rep. Yvette Clarke, both Democrats, are now sponsoring legislation to put up a statue of Shirley Chisholm who was the first black woman elected to Congress. “Shirley ... Read More...

OPINION: Gun Safety Is about Freedom

By Derrick Johnson (President and CEO, NAACP) Fear at school was something the Little Rock Nine knew all too well. Facing vitriol, racism, and merciless violence, the Little Rock Nine were escorted, for thei... Read More...