UPDATED: 8:00 a.m. ET, June 19, 2021 To mark Father’s Day in the year 2022, we have compiled 22 positive images of Black dads that shatter the false stereotypes with which they are wrongfully associated. The stereotype that Black fathers are absent from their children’s lives has somehow persisted despite hard data from research that…
OPINION: theGrio’s music aficionados share some of their favorite freedom jams in the spirit of celebrating Juneteenth. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It’s that time of the year again y’all. And it looks like it’s sticking! I’m talking about Juneteenth—June 19—a federal…
OPINION: Black fathers in college are not the first image most people have when it comes to being a student-parent. But Black student fathers deserve systems, allies and communities that fight for them, elevate their experiences and understand their potential. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s…
Walker, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has faced serious allegations throughout his campaign, including that he threatened his ex-wife’s life and spread numerous falsehoods. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker said Saturday that he “never denied” the existence of children he hadn’t publicly disclosed before, telling conservative Christians that…
The Game appeared on the “I AM ATHLETE” podcast on June 13, and the recording artist revealed he was hurt by not being included in the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show that was produced by Dr. Dre. The halftime show was broadcast from Inglewood, California, on Feb. 13, 2022. The lineup for the performance that included…
The gospel singer described freedom in 2022 as happiness. Gospel singer Yolanda Adams spoke with theGrio’s Cortney M. Wills to discuss what freedom means to her. Yolanda Adams attends the BET+ “Kingdom Business” Los Angeles premiere at NeueHouse Los Angeles on May 19, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) “Freedom looks like…
Differences in Black and white motorists’ interaction with police have for the most part only increased in the two decades since Missouri began tracking and analyzing vehicle stops. Recently released data show Black drivers are more likely to be pulled over in Missouri compared to white drivers, and the gap between how Missouri police treat…
Mississippi communities are commemorating Juneteenth with events ranging from history-themed dinners to live music performances to street festivals. Mississippi communities are commemorating Juneteenth with events ranging from history-themed dinners to live music performances to street festivals. Most gatherings aim to tell a story about the significance of the nation’s newest federal holiday. “Juneteenth is not just a…
Tamar Braxton discussed her current relationship status with her former “The Real” co-hosts during a recent interview with the “State of Black Music” podcast. “The Real,” which ran from 2013 to 2022, was a daytime television show which at one point featured Braxton, Tamera Mowry, Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love, and Jeanie Mai. Braxton would ultimately leave the series in 2016…
Source: Twitter / Twitter Missouri Democratic state senator and congressional candidate Steve Roberts hasn’t been shy about controversy. But recently, his record on reproductive rights has some democrats concerned ahead of his August primary. Roberts has voted for numerous anti-abortion bills during his time in the state senate. Although he has a decent rating from…
