The predominantly Black town of Mason, Tennessee, has been in a legal battle with the state comptroller’s office over the control of the town’s finances in an effort to stop a hostile takeover. Mason town officials have reached an agreement with the state comptroller’s office regarding its finances. This move is a step forward in dismissing its…
REVIEW: The legendary bassist performed with three different ensembles during his milestone New York performance. When Miles Davis made his transition from acoustic to electric instrumentation in the late 1960s, his bassist, Ron Carter, refused to trade his upright bass for an electric one. Miles accepted his decision, and Carter, as he said in the…
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told theGrio that the White House is feeling the “pain” of Americans at the gas pump. Gasoline prices at local service stations around the nation are rising as the cost of a barrel of oil remains high. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that gas prices at the pump…
The man behind the wheel of the vehicle that struck the father of Grammy-nominated rapper Nick Minaj and later fled the scene will reportedly spend less than a year behind bars for the fatal February 2021 accident. The news comes as a blow to many, including the rap star’s mother. On Friday, May 6, Charles…
The film debuts exclusively on Disney+ and follows NBA champions the Antetokounmpo brothers Disney+ may just have the next great sports film. The streaming service dropped the trailer for its latest movie, Rise, which is set to follow the Antetokounmpo brothers’ incredible ascent to NBA stardom. The trio of brothers has already left a major…
OPINION: While some people may not know the former Black Panther and Black Liberation Army member who was paroled after 49 years in prison, they may be familiar with his co-defendant, Assata Shakur. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Sundiata Acoli, a Black man…
Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty An intergenerational group of lawmakers from the House of Representatives took action ahead of a Senate vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act. While some may see this as more political theater, continuing to push for equitable treatment and respect for personal privacy rights is critical at this moment. In…
The NBA on TNT guys are always having fun on set at the expense of the current NBA players they cover or one another. Shaquille O’Neal has never been one to shy away from a good time, but he likes to do it in a relaxed setting, without the alcohol. With O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley on…
In Oakland, a recent proposal would close or merge 11 schools due to declining enrollment; the ACLU has sued the district on behalf of Black students. Schools in the Bay Area, particularly in Oakland, are being adversely affected by a shrinking population due to white flight to neighboring districts. In Dublin, California, the district is…
“Blessed beyond measure” are the words Marjorie Harvey used to define how she felt during her trip to the United Arab Emirates. The 57-year-old, who is currently in Abu Dhabi, appeared to be enjoying the sights during an outing with her family. Marjorie Harvey’s family photo derails when fans zero in on her toned legs….
