Democrat Antonio Delgado, 45, was sworn in on Wednesday Democrat Antonio Delgado was sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor Wednesday, becoming the state’s first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office. Delgado, who identifies as Afro-Latino, is taking on the largely ceremonial role in the administration of Gov. Kathy Hochul, who selected…
The Democratic candidate challenging Abbott in the next gubernatorial race says enough is enough on gun control Surrounded by fellow Republicans on a high school stage, Gov. Greg Abbott was wrapping up his opening remarks about the killing of school children and teachers in Uvalde, Texas, when Beto O’Rourke strode forward from his seat in…
Back in April 2021, following the police killing of George Floyd, retail giant Target pledged to invest $2 billion in Black-owned businesses by 2025. In a report on the company’s one-year progress, Target announced it’s increased the amount of money it’s spent with Black-owned companies and suppliers. Target partnered with TikTok superstar Tabitha Brown. Her clothing line…
La La Anthony has made headlines for the past couple of weeks relating to her personal life. The actress, who is rumored to be dating her “BMF” co-star Da’Vinchi, was previously with Carmelo Anthony. The former couple got married in 2010. In 2021, La La filed for divorce and cited irreconcilable differences as the reason…
Reasonable gun control still seems unlikely to become a legislative priority after the nation’s second mass shooting in less than a month Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer swiftly set in motion a pair of background-check bills for gun buyers Wednesday in response to the school massacre in Texas. But the Democrat acknowledged Congress’ unyielding rejection…
The new immersive experience comes to Brooklyn just in time for the hit series’ fourth premiere this Friday Stranger Things‘ highly anticipated fourth season is just days away, and in celebration of the popular series, Netflix has launched an immersive experience at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, complete with familiar faces, monsters and of course, a…
“I have always wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember,” Thompson said. A 21-year-old South Carolina woman has become the youngest Black female to graduate from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. “I have always wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember, there’s nothing else…
At least 21 people, including 19 children, are dead in the wake of the latest mass shooting incident at a public school. Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, went into lockdown on Tuesday afternoon when a gunman opened fire. Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the second quarter against…
The vegan foodie and actress talks to theGrio’s Natasha S. Alford about changing people’s mindsets on veganism and her latest business endeavors On the eve of the upcoming re-release of her McCormick Sunshine Seasoning, actress and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown sat down with theGrio’s Natasha S. Alford to reflect on the highs and lows of…
Rapper and television boss Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is a man of many talents. When he’s not creating music, creating a hit television show, or mending friendships, the New York native reportedly moonlights as a good marketing adviser. In a profile feature with Billboard about his career and record label, Collective Music Group founder and…
