Tina Knowles attends the world premiere of Netflix’s “The Six Triple Eight” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on December 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Netflix) In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Tina Knowles discusses how working with a genealogist and Ancestry.com helped her uncover her enslaved ancestors, how…
Award-winning actor Denzel Washington reminded the world (again) that respect isn’t optional but is a must when it comes to him. The 70-year-old recently checked a pushy photographer who crossed professional boundaries during the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this week, and his fans said he was right. The heated exchange, which happened Monday, May 19,…
Sandra Denton (Pepa), from left, DJ Spinderella, and Cheryl James (Salt) attend a ceremony honoring Salt-N-Pepa with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, file) Salt-N-Pepa take legal action against Universal Music Group over rights to master recordings, claiming refusal to honor…
Keisha Lance Bottoms, candidate for Governor of Georgia. May 1, 2025. Photo by Michael A. Schwarz. The former Atlanta mayor, who could make history if elected in 2026, says she is ready to stand up against President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. After months of anticipation, Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor, has…
Actress LisaRaye McCoy has social media buzzing after sharing what many fans are calling an X-rated intimate massage session on Instagram. The 56-year-old “Players Club” star recently posted footage of herself receiving a full-body massage from a well-built male therapist, showcasing techniques that had her followers doing double-takes and questioning whether the encounter crossed professional…
Congresswoman Rep. LaMonica McIver demands the release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his arrest while protesting outside an ICE detention prison, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Newark, N.J, (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) The freshman congresswoman was charged by interim New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba for assaulting, impeding, or interfering with law enforcement. Democratic Rep….
Updated: May 19, 2025 at 8 PM EST The projects, often referred to as public housing or government-subsidized housing for low-income individuals and families, have a long and complex history. While it has been a source of affordable housing for many people, it has also been the subject of controversy and criticism. Let’s take a…
Source: Bettmann / Getty Today marks 100 years since the birth of Malcolm X, one of the most significant figures in the history of Black America. A century later, his enduring legacy is remembered not just in the United States but across the globe. The impact of his radical activism continues to be honoured worldwide,…
Source: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Celebrating Malcolm X’s life and legacy offers an opportunity to reflect on his many lessons in resilience and resistance. He spent his entire life resisting intersecting systems of oppression, but he never wavered in his commitment to uplifting Black people at home and abroad. Malcolm was firm in his…
While many took time off from partisan warfare and wished former President Joe Biden the best in his battle against an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Donald Trump’s oldest son and namesake continued the fight, ridiculously pivoting to allegations that former first lady Dr. Jill Biden was part of a conspiracy to keep her husband’s…
