A United States Border Patrol agent on horseback tries to stop a Haitian migrant from entering an encampment on the banks of the Rio Grande near the Acuna Del Rio International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas on September 19, 2021. | Source: PAUL RATJE / Getty The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Border Patrol) is…
The former first lady issued the keynote address at the inaugural Culture of Democracy Summit, hosted by her nonprofit organization When We All Vote. Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered an impassioned speech on Monday during the inaugural Culture of Democracy Summit, hosted by her nonprofit organization When We All Vote. Mrs. Obama, a national…
With Father’s Day fastly approaching, rapper and weatherman Jim Jones is taking a stand for all the tie and coffee mug-stricken father figures out there who have received less than they deserve year after year. “Now it’s time to take a stand,” the Dipset member began his public service announcement from the comfort of his…
Scott has no Republican opposition and has raised $44 million for his pursuit of a second full six-year term Three women are competing for the Democratic nomination to take on U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, who said this will be his last term if he is reelected. Scott has no Republican opposition and has raised $44 million for…
When Sheilah Coley was selected to lead a New Jersey police department in April 2019, city officials touted her qualifications and said she understood how to make changes in a department. Cooley was “extremely qualified,” Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora said in a news release. She had an extended career in the military and had held…
OPINION: She reflected, learned and had enough grace to respect her critics and address their concerns. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The legend of Lizzo has grown even greater. She’s a beloved, body-positive, life-affirming pop star who makes us feel better about…
Tamar Braxton declared the importance of appreciating one’s more petite frame as the singer showcased her twerking abilities. In an Instagram clip shared on June 11, Braxton, who was backstage at the R&B Music Experience tour, which features Keith Sweat and other acts, gave fans a glimpse into the common shenanigans she and friend James…
Ainye Long, Willie Brown Middle School’s department chair of mathematics and the only woman in the race, could face off with incumbent Tony Thurmond. A California math teacher who was deemed a “long shot” — with a campaign so grassroots, she spent just over $500 — is just a fraction of a percentage point from…
Source: Found Image Holdings Inc / Getty On Monday, we reported that 31 alleged white supremacists from the white nationalist group Patriot Front came to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and were arrested after they were spotted packing themselves into a U-Haul truck with tactical gear and accused of conspiring to start a riot during a Pride…
Viola Davis became a household name in 2014 after being cast as the lead of the hit series “How to Get Away With Murder.” The actress had already built a decades’-long career spanning TV appearances, movie roles and successful runs in theatre, but portraying Annalise Keating thrust her into a new bold realm. For the…
