Orange County prosecutors ruled that Deputy Eduardo Duran was justified in his shooting of a homeless Black man. An Orange County sheriff who fatally shot an unarmed homeless Black man in 2020 will not be facing criminal charges, according to the district attorney’s office. In dashcam footage released to the public, deputies Eduardo Duran and…
Marjorie Harvey has grown quickly from fashion designer to social media’s latest favorite luxury lifestyle expert and influencer. Earlier this week, she flew, most likely in style, to Memphis, Tennessee, to surprise her mother on her 80th birthday. And in proper opulent form, the media personality’s gift did not disappoint. On Thursday, Feb. 10, Marjorie…
The NFL icon and his HBCU-athlete son showcase their strength in a friendly competition of household chores. NFL legend and HBCU coach Deion Sanders has never been known to shy away from competition, so it’s no surprise that his latest Super Bowl commercial with son Shedeur features the pair engrossed in a friendly battle of…
Businessman and philanthropist Robert F. Smith is furthering his efforts to support students at historically Black colleges and universities through a new project. The Vista Equity Partners founder is joining forces with Prudential Financial to create grants for HBCU scholars facing financial burdens. The HELPS emergency microgrant program was developed in partnership with @Prudential to…
The newly married couple joins theGrio’s “Mighty Love” series on Black love, romance and relationship resilience. This is the fourth installment in theGrio’s “Mighty Love” series, running through February. Read our first couple’s story here. Barry Johnson, left, and Ernest OwensPhoto: Courtesy of Ernest Owens “I always assumed that I would have to alter something about…
O’Neal hosted his carnival-themed event “Shaq’s Fun House” on Friday night in downtown Los Angeles ahead of the Super Bowl Shaquille O’Neal threw one big party, but with two different experiences. O’Neal hosted his carnival-themed event “Shaq’s Fun House” on Friday night in downtown Los Angeles ahead of the Super Bowl this weekend. The self-proclaimed…
The CNN contributor and a friend discovered a mutual desire for another child during the COVID-19 lockdown Political commentator Van Jones and a longtime friend have welcomed a baby to the world after deciding to become “conscious co-parents” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jones, 53, told TMZ he devised the plan with his friend, named Noemi…
OPINION: This film, starring Tisha Campbell, Joe Torry and Paula Jai Parker, does not get the recognition it deserves. The ’90s were a good time for Black romantic comedies on the big screen. This is the era that gave us The Wood, The Best Man and Love Jones. Nestled among those blockbusters is a film…
Youngkin confused state senators Louise Lucas and Mamie Locke Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has apologized after mistaking one Black legislator for another in a text message. Youngkin issued the apology after Sen. Louise Lucas called attention to the mistake on Twitter. She noted that she received a text message from Youngkin congratulating her for a…
When fictional sorority sisters Valerie, Cassandra, Simona, and Dominique, played by a star-studded cast of award-winning singers and actresses LeToya Luckett, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Ta’Rhonda Jones, and Drew Sidora reunite for a Black Greek weekend celebration, it’s not long before the girls’ getaway is plagued with a series of weird and unexplainable events and things take…
