Fresh off of a bout with COVID, theGrio’s Shakirah Gittens braved her first-ever Essence Fest—and found healing she could’ve never expected. Floating down the Mississippi River in one of New Orleans’ legendary steamboats, I felt overwhelmed with gratitude. I had come to my first Essence Fest for work, but the “festival of culture” had turned…
From the MLB to the NFL, Black women are taking their talents to the front office and changing the face of sports leadership. Among the collective of women trailblazing barrier-breaking paths is Sandra Douglass Morgan who will serve as team president of the Las Vegas Raiders, NFL reported. Sandra Douglass Morgan is breaking barriers as…
Source: New York Daily News Archive / Getty The Tioga Borough official instrumental in hiring the ex-Cleveland police officer who killed Tamir Rice in 2014 resigned. As reported by the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Tioga Borough Council President Steve Hazlett resigned Friday after the backlash to the hiring of Timothy Loehmann. According to the state’s attorney general,…
Deportation policy would put the target on people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow it to put in place guidance that prioritizes deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk. The emergency request to the…
A North Carolina community is mourning the death of a beloved neighbor who died in a tragic accident. Neighbors say the woman was mauled to death by dogs she was taking care of while their owner was traveling. Trena Peed’s unfortunate demise on Thursday, July 7, was a shock to the people living in her…
The memory of his impactful legacy is still at the forefront of many people’s minds Even though Nipsey Hussle was gunned down outside a Los Angeles clothing store three years ago, the sting of his death remains fresh for those who revered the widely beloved rapper and community activist. Several paid homage to Hussle’s positive…
Darrell Williams graduated from Hampton in 1983 and served 37 years in the Army Nearly four decades after earning a bachelor’s degree from Hampton University, retired three-star Gen. Darrell K. Williams has assumed the presidency of the historically Black institution in Virginia. The decorated former Army general and business leader took over the president’s seat…
It’s been a week since Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Robert Kelly was convicted on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges. As the disgraced R&B crooner prepares to serve his 30-year prison sentence, some of his music fans are still grappling with the dilemma of supporting the 55-year-old despite the nature of his criminal history, including legendary…
Elon Musk blames inadequate information about bots for reason to cancel $44 billion deal to acquire the social media platform Elon Musk announced Friday that he will abandon his tumultuous $44 billion offer to buy Twitter after the company failed to provide enough information about the number of fake accounts. Twitter immediately fired back, saying it would…
Source: Don Juan Moore / Getty HBCU marching bands are a vital part of not only HBCU culture but of college culture in general. These bands have altered the landscape of music and have been integral in creating community and connection among Black people. Many people travel far and wide to witness the performances of…
