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Global Grind’s coverage of today’s news affecting urban millennials.

The black blogosphere says they are not getting equal access at the Democratic National Convention, despite the fact that an African-American is the likely nominee.

The R. Kelly trial continues with another ID of the underage girl and Kelly in the sex tape, but today’s witness testimony is expected to be major for the prosecution.

AP – Three prizes worth $1 million apiece were awarded Wednesday to seven scientists for their discoveries in neuroscience, astrophysics and the study of vanishingly small structures.

Inmates around the country face forced integration in state prisons. With the racial animosity and self-integration in most prisons, can it work without violence? Surprisingly, it has.

Seven shootings on Chicago’s South Side last night underscore the increasing problem of violence in the inner cities.

Mixed Martial Arts fighter Kimbo Slice went from homelessness to YouTube star to mainstream MMM star. But he still looks pretty menacing on the cover of ESPN Magazine. And is there a reason why so many dudes from Florida look like Rick Ross’ cousin?

The New York City policemen responsible for the deaths of Sean Bell will face disciplinary charges from the New York police department, which could result in their firing.

The man who’s next to the man is Reggie Love, a 25-year-old former athlete from Duke University. Love says when he interviewed for the job, there was no description other than ‘Take Care of Stuff.’

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A minor league baseball player was recently traded by his team for ten bats. Humiliation, 5, Ego, 0.

Yes, we’ve definitely screwed things up for the young generation. But at this point, as you graduate, it’s up to you to fix it.

Yes, transracial adoption can work, say adoption advocates, but more training is needed for white parents who want to adopt black children. But some say that’s a racist view.

Eight people were shot and wounded late Monday along a stretch of Lenox Avenue in Harlem, the police said. They don’t know yet if the shooting are related, but they may stem from a large gathering reported before the shootings.