New research has revealed a set of reasons why so few Black students have been labeled as “gifted” in the American school system. The answer, though simple, is outrageous to some: Many schools across the country are just not testing, noting nationally more than a third of Black students matriculate in schools without systems set…
Source: Capuski / Getty Parabens are often found in hair care and beauty products marketed to Black women. The chemical helps to preserve the shelf life and stability of personal care products, but a new study published on Monday found that Black women may be at a higher risk of developing breast cancer from…
LeBron James is shining the light on his wife Savannah James again, but this time it’s all in fun. In his latest social media share, the NBA star proved he is proud to have a woman who can flex for the ’Gram, and rock a bonnet when lounging at home. LeBron James and Savannah James….
Cedric Lofton’s foster father called authorities in September 2021 seeking help because the 17-year-old was hallucinating and needed to go to a mental health facility The death of a Black teenager at a Kansas juvenile detention center was foreshadowed five years earlier by a state inspection that noted systemic deficiencies in the facility’s handling of…
Many of the problems surfaced as part of challenges of Tennessee’s execution process by two death row inmates in federal court. Filings show that since resuming executions in 2018, Tennessee has struggled to follow its own lethal injection rules at nearly every step — from the compounding of the drugs to testing, storing and administering…
During Sunday night’s 75th annual Tony Awards, singer, songwriter, and actress Jennifer Hudson took home the trophy for Best Musical for her role as co-producer on the hit Broadway show “A Strange Loop.” The win marked her induction into the prestigious EGOT club, having already won an Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar. The Hollywood star is…
Source: Megan Varner / Getty Is it just me or is GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker just out here saying things and hoping no one finds out they’re not true? It’s like he believes the internet comes with some kind of Google-blocking option that kicks in every time he decides to tell a lie. This…
OPINION: In a series for Black Music Month, Panama asks one of the all-important questions about Black movies: Which is better: the soundtrack or the movie? 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 June in Black America, which means that it’s also Black…
A mother’s nine-year fight for justice for her son, Ryan Stokes, who was killed by a Kansas City, Missouri, police officer dealt another blow after an U.S. Appeals Court denied her wrongful death lawsuit. Narene Stokes, 63, says she will never forget the night of July 28, 2013, a date that changed her life forever…
The ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means a special session may start on Wednesday for a remap ordered by a district judge. A federal appeals court has lifted its hold on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting. The ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means a special session may start on Wednesday for…
