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Earlier this week, the NAACP Image Awards nominations were announced, and while many in Black Hollywood rejoiced, Pose star Indya... View Article The post 'Pose' star Indya Moore slams Image Awards for being 'transphobic' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Do The Work: The Life of Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
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Justice for Children rescues incarcerated pregnant teen
BY MIRIAM MANGWAYA A LEGAL aid organisation which promotes children’s rights, Justice for Children (JCT) on Friday successfully advocated for the release of a 16-year-old pregnant Chinhoyi girl jailed for violating COVID-19 regulations. The teenager (name withheld), appeared before Chinhoyi
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Nick Cannon to return to 'Wild N' Out' after mending relationship with ViacomCBS - TheGrio
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Berry Gordy releases statement on passing of Motown legend Mary Wilson - Los Angeles Sentinel
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San Antonio area gets entire NCAA women’s basketball tourney
The San Antonio region will host the entire NCAA women’s basketball tournament. The move Friday was made to help mitigate... View Article The post San Antonio area gets entire NCAA women’s basketball tourney appeared first on TheGrio.
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Brewer to be first Black woman CEO of Walgreens – Florida Courier
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Black student sues university after probed for sex-positive social media posts - TheGrio
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