The death of Pope Francis on April 21 at the age of 88 has led to American televangelist Joel Osteen getting called out for his supposed extravagant lifestyle. “He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized,” Cardinal Kevin…
Clarence Smith (R) and Ed Lewis (L) at “The 2002 Essence Awards” at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Ca. Friday, May 31, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/Fox. Smith, who passed away on April 21, helped to launch the magazine that would become a Black cultural staple in May 1970. Clarence O. Smith, one of…
WARREN, MICHIGAN – APRIL 29: President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Macomb Community College on April 29, 2025 at Warren, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Black Americans stand to suffer disproportionately in the event of an economic downturn, like a recession or continued higher costs of living. President Donald Trump is defiant…
For journalists, dealing with the lies, misstatements and alternative facts from Donald Trump is one of the biggest challenges of reporting on the Trump administration. And it’s not just the president who shades the truth. Some of his chief surrogates have shown a willingness to disassemble, no matter how ridiculous it might make them sound….
Megan Thee Stallion attends the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 02, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Elton John AIDS Foundation) “My very own Popeyes is opening this summer hotties,” Megan Thee Stallion announced to fans on social media. Megan Thee Stallion is…
Source: Carolyn Cole / Getty California lawmakers, led by the Legislative Black Caucus, are working to overcome substantial challenges in realizing the recommendations of their Reparations Task Force. A critical focus is to help students who descend from enslaved ancestors secure a postsecondary education. Education stands as a powerful tool to end suffering inherited from…
(Photo: Courtesy of Zoe for Congress/Christian Menefee for Congress/Amanda Edwards for Congress/Everton Blair for Congress) Young Black Democrats who spoke with theGrio say they are ready to bring a new vision and lived experiences to Congress and help their party win back voters’ trust. As the Democratic Party navigates how to fight back against President…
President Donald Trump welcomed the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House on Monday to honor their commanding 2025 Super Bowl victory, but he couldn’t resist taking a moment to throw shade at pop superstar Taylor Swift, who attended the game but was notably absent from the White House event. The Eagles’ visit to the White…
Source: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures / Sinners / Michael B. Jordan / Ryan Coogler Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s vampire thriller Sinners is proving to be a juggernaut at the box office, dominating its second weekend with an impressive $45 million haul. Read more about how the movie is slaying at the box office inside….
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots the game winning basket over Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, and guard Gary Trent Jr., right, during overtime in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Haliburton winced when he saw his father, John, on the…
