New documentary “Loudmouth” about the Rev. Al Sharpton premiered at the Tribeca Festival On the eve of Juneteenth, the Tribeca Festival came to a close with the Rev. Al Sharpton documentary Loudmouth in a premiere that united on stage Sharpton and Spike Lee — two towering New York figures who have each been vilified and…

The winner of Tuesday’s primary in Washington, D.C. is the prohibitive favorite in the November general election Mayor Muriel Bowser cruised to reelection in the nation’s capital four years ago without serious opposition, and as the city enjoyed prosperous times, the main criticism of her policies was that Washington was growing too quickly, driving up…

Federal agencies give the green light to Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for youngsters The U.S. on Saturday opened COVID-19 vaccines to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The shots will become available this week, expanding the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 6 months. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended…

While there is an array of experiences interwoven into the tapestry of Black fatherhood, there are often perpetuated stereotypes that illustrate Black men as absent fathers. A new Washington, D.C.-based exhibit is using photography as a means to empower Black dads to reclaim their narratives. ‘Framing Fatherhood’ Photo Exhibit Celebrates Positive Images of Black Men…

While there are no official statistics tracking Black Americans moving abroad, many are discussing it more openly after the police killing of George Floyd. BANGKOK (AP) — As the United States marks only the second federally recognized Juneteenth, Black Americans living overseas have embraced the holiday as a day of reflection and an opportunity to…

It now appears likely any remapping of boundaries would fall to the courts. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers ended a special session Saturday saying they were unable to agree on a new congressional map that includes a second majority Black district as ordered by a federal judge, prompting an angry blast from the…

UPDATED: 8:00 a.m. ET, June 19, 2021 To mark Father’s Day in the year 2022, we have compiled 22 positive images of Black dads that shatter the false stereotypes with which they are wrongfully associated. The stereotype that Black fathers are absent from their children’s lives has somehow persisted despite hard data from research that…

OPINION: theGrio’s music aficionados share some of their favorite freedom jams in the spirit of celebrating Juneteenth. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It’s that time of the year again y’all. And it looks like it’s sticking! I’m talking about Juneteenth—June 19—a federal…

OPINION:  Black fathers in college are not the first image most people have when it comes to being a student-parent. But Black student fathers deserve systems, allies and communities that fight for them, elevate their experiences and understand their potential. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s…