Maria Victoria Ferrer says she was fired “abruptly” after expressing her unease over racist conduct at The Detroit Club. An elite private social club is being sued by a former front desk clerk who alleges its management mistreats Black guests, enforces its dress code differently between white and Black patrons, and referred to people as…
While state officials blamed the result on a volatile market, a group of activists and impact investors had urged buyers to stay away from the the bond offering. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama officials said on Thursday that they will move forward with plans to build two supersize prisons despite a bond sale falling more…
Democratic nominee for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams is hitting back at critics with her latest campaign announcement. Abrams has proposed increasing pay for state and local law enforcement officers and investing in more training and support for law enforcement agencies. Stacey Abrams is introduced before speaking at a Souls to the Polls rally supporting Former…
OPINION: I know what the gay agenda is—it’s to save gay lives. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There’s a panic going on in this country, a panic that has led to some straight people acting rashly. It’s a homophobic panic that takes…
Fans praised Russell Wilson for his chivalry after an excited fan referred to the Denver Bronco as “Ciara’s husband” in a since deleted video. Wilson was in London with his wife for a meet-and-greet prior to playing in the NFL’s international series this October. The fan seemingly got tongue-tied while thinking of Wilson’s name…
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The latest high-profile Black member of President Joe Biden‘s inner circle of close advisers began a new White House job this week without an actual office in the White House, and some of her new colleagues have reportedly found that to be disrespectful. Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of…
DJ Jazzy Jeff is once again coming to the defense of his best friend and frequent collaborator Will Smith. The slap heard around the world is seemingly still a trendy topic. During a recent interview, the legendary record producer claimed the “King Richard” star would’ve “slapped Mike Tyson,” referring to the narrative that Smith attacked Chris…
Thursday, the NFL announced a partnership with Contract with Black America Institute, an initiative led by the rapper-actor. The NFL is teaming up with Ice Cube. The league announced Thursday that it is partnering with Contract with Black America Institute, an economic inclusion-focused initiative led by artist and entrepreneur O’Shea Jackson, who is known as…
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said research shows mortgages, credit cards are better predictors than medical bills of whether someone will repay a debt. Help is coming for many people with medical debt on their credit reports. Starting Friday, the three major U.S. credit reporting companies will stop counting paid medical debt on the…
The commercial, titled “Force of Nature,” comes days after the Supreme Court’s controversial decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Natasha Rothwell and Planned Parenthood have teamed up. The Insecure actress and writer is voicing the organization’s new ad, released less than a week after the Supreme Court’s controversial decision to overturn Roe. v. Wade, which…
