A protester holds up a placard saying “make racists afraid again” during a protest against school board members and candidates “to create informed policies that oppose CRT, LGBTQ, and DEI to protect kids.” | Source: SOPA Images / Getty Critics of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, commonly referred to by the acronym DEI, are increasingly…
Fans want Angela Bassett’s name kept out of internet games as a viral post attempting to shade her decades-long career has been met with pushback. Bassett, 66, is among Hollywood’s revered screen gems but also someone whose talents have gone under-appreciated, according to her supporters. A Twitter user highlighted that much when they called out the…
Coco Gauff, of the United States, reacts against Tatjana Maria, of Germany, during a second round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Frank Franklin II, AP) Players are calling out the growing harassment they receive via social media, and the emotional toll it takes on…
Megan Thee Stallion performs during BottleRock Napa Valley on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Napa, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File) The VMAs will air live on Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. Eastern. NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper, singer, songwriter, businesswoman, hot girl summer purveyor and now… award show host? Megan Thee Stallion will host the 2024 MTV Video Music…
New student Adjovi Golo poses for photos at DePaul University in Chicago. (Photo: Nam Y. Huh/AP) The number of high school seniors who have completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid is down 9% from this time last year. WASHINGTON (AP) — After a long summer of technical glitches, most of America’s prospective college…
“Life Hacks with Liana” : HBCUs and tips to navigate freshman year. Ashley Maclin, best known as ASHMAC, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” for a discussion on HBCUs and tips to navigate freshman year. Ashley Maclin, also known as ASHMAC, is a media personality and Norfolk State University alumni. In this episode of “Life Hacks…
D.L. Hughley speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. | Source: Myung J. Chun / Getty Are y’all here for a D.L. Hughley versus Dr. Umar Johnson debate? Dr. Umar’s strong views this campaign season are making noise as his allegations become more accusatory and targeted. He believes that Vice…
W.K. Kellogg Foundation president La June Montgomery Tabron (left) and Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo stand together at the Essence Festival of Culture in July in New Orleans. (Photo: Kim Ha/W.K. Kellogg Foundation via AP) Domingo’s efforts to promote racial healing has grown more explicit through a new partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. NEW YORK…
Melba Wilson, owner and founder of Melba’s, talks about her journey as a restaurateur. Melba Wilson, owner and founder of Melba’s restaurants, opens up about her journey as a restaurateur for theGrio’s series “Black Made.” Melba Wilson’s love for using food to bring people together and investing in her community produced one of the premier…
The Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. is seen at sundown. (Photo: J. Scott Applewhite/AP, file) The justices rejected their request to put the Biden plan that would have lowered payments for millions of borrowers back into effect. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday kept on hold the latest multibillion-dollar plan from the…
