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Dec 11, 2024 | thegrio.com | Gang Chargesby TheGrio

NEW YORK (AP) — After being acquitted of homicide, the military veteran who choked a volatile, mentally ill man on a New York subway told an interviewer he put himself in a “very vulnerable position” but felt compelled to act. “I’ll take a million court appearances and people calling me names and people hating me, just to keep one of those people from getting hurt or killed,” Daniel Penny told Fox News in a clip that aired Tuesday, a day after the verdict.

Dec 10, 2024 | thegrio.com | Gang Chargesby TheGrio |Gerren Keith Gaynor

President Joe Biden marked yet another historic moment for his administration in his final days in office on Monday when the U.S. Senate confirmed his 40th Black female judge to the federal bench. As part of an effort to seat as many federal judges before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House on Jan. 20, the Senate confirmed Tiffany Rene Johnson to serve on the Northern District of Georgia. Judge Johnson is only the third Black woman to serve a lifetime appointment on the court.

Dec 9, 2024 | thegrio.com | Gang Chargesby TheGrio |Gerren Keith Gaynor

U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., has a lot to get off his chest. As the nation’s capital prepares for the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, the 84-year-old lawmaker told theGrio he has grave concerns about the future of American democracy and the lengths to which Trump and his allies will go to attack their political enemies and suppress once-regarded democratic institutions.

Dec 9, 2024 | thegrio.com | Jasmine Crockett |Gang Chargesby TheGrio

SAN DIEGO (AP) — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’ legendary footsteps was enough to rattle any actor. But instead of letting the pressure roar too loudly, he harnessed his nerves to breathe fresh life into his young lion character.

Dec 6, 2024 | thegrio.com | Cultural Trailblazerby TheGrio |Gang Chargesby TheGrio |Haniyah Philogene

Snoop Dogg holds many titles — award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, and television personality, but one he carries with pride is his title as grandpa. In honor of the holiday season, ”Papa Snoop” is making sure his grandchildren stay off Santa Claus’ naughty list.