Source: TANNEN MAURY / Getty President Joe Biden has known more than his fair share of hardship and tragedy. Whether overcoming his childhood stutter or losing his wife and daughter to a car crash in 1972 or his son Beau to cancer in 2015, devastation has been a constant companion throughout his life and it’s…
This week, the Supreme Court lifted a federal judge’s order that blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans in the U.S., breaking open an opportunity for the president to potentially deport them. Reuters reported that the Justice Department requested the justices lift an order halting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…
Denzel Washington, left, poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 19, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP) Denzel Washington honored with surprise Palme d’Or at Cannes for Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” during break from Broadway’s “Othello.”…
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…
