Stafford Avenue in Memphis is scheduled to get a new name on April 24: James E. Alexander Avenue James Alexander, the last surviving member of The Bar-Kays band that backed soul music star Otis Redding, will have a street renamed after him in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, Stax Museum said. Located near the Stax…
African runners take high honors at Paris marathon Judith Jeptum of Kenya broke the Paris marathon record while Deso Gelmisa of Ethiopia won the men’s race on Sunday. Jeptum finished the 42.2-kilometer (26.2-mile) race in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 48 seconds in chilly conditions with a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius (36 degrees Fahrenheit)…
“Our art and music can help movements find their footing and voice,” John Legend says As John Legend was honored for his musical achievements Saturday — the night before the Grammy Awards — the singer used the Recording Academy stage to pay homage to a Black music culture that has shaped him and the wider world of…
Sacramento officials seek the public’s assistance in identifying any suspects in the shooting Six people were killed and 10 injured in a mass shooting early Sunday as bars and nightclubs were closing in downtown Sacramento and police in California’s state capital were searching for at least one suspect. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said at…
In a society where integral parts of American history have been rewritten, omitted and enshrouded, preservationists have dedicated their careers to protecting and amplifying powerful stories from the past. Amongst them is park ranger Betty Reid Soskin who retired from the National Park Service on Thursday, CBS News reported. Before joining the NPS, Soskin was…
A quick-thinking bus driver in Virginia saved the lives of 20 students amid blinding rain and a bus that went up in flames last week. “Whew my God! It was just scary and knowing my daughter sits on the second seat,” said Della Clayton, a mother of a 5-year-old. In all of Sondra Artis’ 18-years…
Source: Bettmann / Getty Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination remains one of the most highly-investigated and second-guessed murders of our time. While James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to killing the civil rights leader, Coretta Scott King and other inner circle members suggested that Dr. King was a “victim of a conspiracy.” Because of President…
Actress Angela Bassett is one of the most refined actresses in Hollywood, usually moving above reproach and never associated with drama. However, a lot of that has to do with her husband of almost a quarter century, Courtney B. Vance. During an interview with “The Breakfast Club,” Vance shared about picking and choosing the times…
TheGrio highlights 10 of the most amazing performances to ever happen on the stage of the Grammys The 64th Grammy Awards are airing live on Sunday, and the performance list is stacked. Silk Sonic is slated to open the ceremony, while H.E.R., Nas and Jon Batiste are set to grace the stage as well. Viewers…
As the tech landscape continues to evolve, historically Black colleges and universities across the country are ensuring their scholars are equipped with the tools, knowledge and resources needed to thrive in the space. Clark Atlanta University has received an $11.8 million endowment for the creation of a metaverse hub. The metaverse isn’t just for cryptocurrency…
