Warren Woodfork Sr., who served the department through controversy, held the post from 1985 – 1991 Warren Woodfork Sr., the first Black police superintendent for the New Orleans Police Department, died Wednesday, the department announced. He was 85, according to local media. #NOPDNews would like to extend sincere condolences and prayers to the family of…
In this week’s episode of ‘The Reset with Coach Tish,’ former CNN Senior Producer Elise Roberts explains why career success isn’t enough. There’s a thin line between success and burnout, and it’s a tightrope former CNN Senior Producer Elise Roberts tried to balance before she took a leap into a new career to save herself. Roberts…
Chad Johnson‘s appreciation post to his fiancée Sharelle Rosado had fans doing a double-take on March 10, with them claiming the luxury real estate broker strongly resembled actress Nia Long. In the Instagram video, Rosado, who rocked a blue romper donned with black heels, earrings and a slicked-back ponytail, was seen panning the camera in…
The polymath relaunches her successful Gabrielle Union x FTF collaboration with a size-inclusive capsule of spring fashions. One of the busiest women in show business just launched another project. Actually, it’s a relaunch; Gabrielle Union’s successful collaboration with plus-size specialists Fashion to Figure is back with a size-inclusive spring capsule collection. Photo: Fashion to Figure “There…
Exactly two months after throwing shade at Tom Brady following his meltdown during the Buccaneers and Jets game, Antonio Brown is crediting Brady for saving his career. On a recent episode of “The Pivot Podcast”with ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder, the mercurial but uber-talented wideout talked about his admiration for the player effectively…
Three male juveniles were arrested at Middletown Middle School after posting racist threats on social media. Three Maryland middle school students are facing hate crimes charges after threatening to shoot Black students. As reported by KCRG, the incident occurred at Middletown Middle School in Frederick County, where the three male juveniles were arrested after posting…
Clearing season gives us the time to reflect and prepare before summer shenanigans commence. When I put down my deposit for an upcoming getaway to Jamaica with my homegirls, I realized a true and official summer was on its way. We haven’t seen one of those for real since 2019, and as my girls and…
“Obituaries are more than an accounting of the sunrise and sunset of someone’s life. It is a piece of history, a story well told, and a legacy for the next generation.” If Yvonne Shinhoster, former obituary editor of The Washington Post, is right, “Obituaries are more than an accounting of the sunrise and sunset…
It’s been a busy past few months for former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey following the star’s shocking announcement last year that after a whirlwind eleven seasons, she was leaving the hit Bravo reality television series, citing her marriage. The 55-year-old currently stars on CBS’ reality show “Celebrity Big Brother” as well as…
EXCLUSIVE: In a letter obtained by theGrio, members of the Congressional Black Caucus call out the gap in the government’s advertising dollars spent on Black-owned media vs. white-owned companies targeting Black audiences. Editors Note: Byron Allen, who is Black and American, is the CEO of Allen Entertainment Group, the parent company of theGrio. The Biden…
