The swearing-in ceremony for the 2009 District of Columbia City Council. Pictured, Councilmember Marion Barry makes a few remarks after his swearing-in. | Source: The Washington Post / Getty A restaurant in the nation’s capital has doubled down after coming under fire for the name of a new item on its menu that’s being called…
Kaleiah Jones should have been in good hands when she collapsed in her Virginia high school hallway from a heart condition earlier this year. After all, Virginia state law requires all school resource officers and nurses — as well as teachers and administrators — to be certified in administrating CPR. State law also requires school…
Source: monkeybusinessimages / Getty Building generational wealth is a critical goal for many families, particularly within the Black community, where historical disparities have often hindered financial growth. As we move into 2025, focusing on practical strategies for cultivating financial literacy and establishing a foundation for lasting Black wealth early and fast is essential. Here are…
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz emphasized the fact that Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump is a convicted felon who, though he has deemed himself a defender of the Second Amendment in the past, cannot legally own a gun himself. Walz spoke on the daytime talk show “The View” on Oct. 21, and Joy Behar…
OPINION: Yes, democracy is on the ballot in 2024. However, the candidate who poses the greatest danger might not be who you think. As the 2024 election nears, theGrio’s Downballot series explores the issues, races and individual candidates appearing on the ballots in state and local elections. What happens to an election deferred? Does it…
Hollywood filmmaker Tyler Perry has been known for his inspirational messages in his movies and his speeches, usually a strong feel-good ending that points to his strong faith and Christian beliefs. But the 55-year-old billionaire born and raised in New Orleans probably has a clearer appreciation of bounce and shake culture than most think. Tyler…
Mary J. Blige has not been paying any attention to any of the “hateration” she’s been getting over her wardrobe choices. The 53-year-old singer and actress has been known to not let age be a factor when it comes to what she wears. But some people can’t seem to let Blige live whenever she shows…
Donald Trump appears in the courtroom with his attorney Alina Habba for the third day of his civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court on October 4, 2023, in New York City. | Source: Spencer Platt / Getty White conservatives spend far too much time propagandizing non-whitewashed Black history and denying the existence…
Donald Trump has quickly deleted a post he proudly shared on X over the weekend, formerly known as Twitter, as many brought up that the clip showed someone in the crowd flipping him off. While a handful of football fans at the Pittsburgh Steelers versus New York Jets NFL game that Trump attended on Sunday…
Unnamed woman outside of Jordan Neely’s funeral. | Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty The trial of Daniel Penny–the white, former Marine who killed Jordan Neely, and whose military training taught him just how to do it, began today. Led by Editorial Director, Bruce C.T, Wright, NewsOne has been closely following the story from the…
