East London, South Africa. | Source: Google Maps Nearly two dozen young people died stemming from an event at a popular night spot in South Africa. Videos claiming to show footage from the venue have gone viral and support early reports that the establishment was overcrowded before a deadly stampede ensued. However, there was no…
Singer Chris Brown is setting the record straight following a claim made by rapper Bow Wow. The 35-year-old rapper, whose birth name is Shad Moss, claimed he was supposed to rap on Brown’s first single, “Run It.” Brown addressed the claim during the June 21 episode of “Drink Champs” after Noreaga told Brown that Juelz Santana,…
Plaintiffs seek to overturn a 2021 law cracking down on protesters in Oklahoma Six Oklahomans have filed two federal lawsuits that challenge a state law intended to crack down on protesters and that allege their civil rights were violated when they were arrested in Oklahoma City in 2020. The anti-protest law is unconstitutionally broad and…
A spokesperson for the Illinois congresswoman says it was “a mix-up of words” U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois, speaking at a rally Saturday night with former President Donald Trump, called the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade a “victory for white life.” Miller’s spokesman said the Illinois Republican had intended to say the…
NBA player Pascal Siakam is using the off-season to drive impact in the city of Toronto. According to Complex, the Cameroon-bred Raptors star recently donated free laptops to youth in underserved communities. Pascal Siakam is helping young girls have an advantage in tech https://t.co/j1YqbpKzZI — AfroTech (@AfroTech) June 24, 2022 Toronto’s digital divide has had…
OPINION: For Black Music Month, theGrio featured a weekly series in which our writers name the songs they believe best represent the Black experience. Today, the readers weigh in with their favorites. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Now it’s time to let the…
A resurfaced interview has reignited the debate regarding who is the father of Black television. Over the years, legendary producer Norman Lear has always been credited with the title thanks to hit television shows such as “Good Times,” “Sanford and Son,” “What’s Happening,” and “The Jeffersons.” However, longtime writer Eric Monte claims Lear was a…
Founder and designer Ruby Buah poses with her designs. Source: Kua Designs / Kua Designs Art and creative designs have a way of making things right in the world. Sometimes a beautifully crafted piece can just take your breath away. Looking at Ruby Buah’s designs can have that effect. Sharing her passion with a global…
It looks as if Kandi Burruss and Porsha Williams moved forward from their past drama and fractured friendship. The former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast mates had fans shook after the “Xscape” singer posted up two photos of herself and Porsha as she shouted her out for her 41st birthday. Kandi captioned the picture, “Happy…
NBA legend Rasheed Wallace’s impact on the sport of basketball is indelible, and the Philadelphia native was recently honored by his hometown for his transformative presence on the court and in the local community. According to The Philadelphia Tribune, the NBA champion had a street renamed in his honor. The 1700 block of W. Hunting…
