OPINION: In a movie that attempts to tackle homelessness and post-traumatic stress disorder, particularly among veterans, Clifton Powell is the pastor that threads the whole plot. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. As a general rule, perhaps even a personal life axiom, if…
Tracee Ellis Ross has found numerous ways to incorporate comedy into her social media posts. Although it is unclear if each moment was intended to be purposely funny, one instance occurred last month after the actress participated in The Drop dance challenge with friends. Another event took place on April 5 when Ross tried promoting the Tortoise Pick from her…
Three Republican senators have said they will support Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would replace Justice Stephen Breyer when he retires this summer. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is expected to confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday, securing her place as the first Black woman on the high court and giving President Joe Biden a…
The Chicago-based artist and Prada launched the Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab, an incubator for designers of color. There is no shortage of Black talent in all fields of design—but when it comes to a pipeline for that talent to be identified, fostered and succeed through their respective fields, the lack of access remains staggering….
The Braxton family is honoring their late sister Traci Braxton in the most heartwarming way. The former singer and reality star died last month following her battle with cancer. The bubbly radio personality was only 50 years old. On Wednesday, April 6, Traci’s Grammy Award-winning sister Toni Braxton took to her Instagram page, where she…
A $500,000 bond is set for a Mobile, Alabama, man who police say killed another man by hitting him over the head with a shovel and pipe. Prosecutors on the case told a judge at a bond hearing they believe the assault might have been racially motivated. The attacker was white, the victim was Black….
Poetry is a form of art that has been used to heal, inform and empower people for centuries. Whether it’s literature, a spoken word performance, or even music, the art form acts as a catalyst to shed light on a plethora of ideas and feelings surrounding social justice issues, economic or societal conditions, as well…
Source: Jessica McGowan / Getty At its peak, the Confederate-era proved to be one of the most racially-segregated periods in American history. It’s for that very reason and countless others that many Confederate statues have either already been or are in the process of being removed across the nation. Unfortunately, we can’t erase all traces…
T-Pain had to set some fans straight over the weekend regarding a lyric from his hit single “I’m Sprung.” The Florida vocalist was confused why fans thought they heard him say, “Out to get me” in the song’s chorus. On Saturday, April 2, he tweeted, “How in God’s name do ppl hear ‘out to get…
After debuting a pixie haircut last month, newly single Erica Mena has made another drastic change to her blonde look. According to Instagram, the “Love & Hip-Hop” star added hair bundles to give herself a full-on Rapunzel look with crimped curls dripping to her butt. “I double check with God about everything,” Mena captioned the…
