The Minnesota Department of Human Rights said Wednesday it will negotiate a court-enforceable agreement called a consent decree to address patterns of discrimination that have existed for at least 10 years. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An extensive state investigation launched after the police killing of George Floyd in 2020 found that the Minneapolis Police Department has…
The Houston rapper will headline at South America’s Primavera Sound festivals in November. Travis Scott is returning to the festival circuit for the first time since the Astroworld Festival last November. The beleaguered rap star will headline the Primavera Sound music festivals in South America this fall. Primavera Sound made the announcement on Thursday that…
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools revoked the school’s accreditation in 2002 due to financial discrepancies Morris Brown College has finally received accreditation through the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) after nearly 20 years. As reported previously by theGrio, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools revoked the school’s accreditation in…
In a 2018 no-trespassing order, University of Virginia police said Jason Kessler intentionally misled police about his torch march held at the university. The new order issued April 20 cites the same reason. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The University of Virginia has renewed an order banning an organizer of the Unite the Right rally from…
Several Black women have accused renowned DJ Tim Westwood of predatory sexual misconduct. In light of these allegations that came forth through reports on April 27, the British hip-hop DJ has officially “stepped down” from his Capital Xtra radio show, according to the Guardian. “Following the claims that have recently come to light, Tim Westwood…
The saxophonist was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the legendary funk band. Andrew Woolfolk, a former member of Earth, Wind & Fire, has died. The news was first announced by bandmate Philip Bailey. Bailey posted a photo of himself and Woolfolk on his Instagram page on April…
OPINION: Despite the Democratic Party’s political failures, if Republicans win House and Senate majorities in the midterm elections, it will be because the GOP rigged the system. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I believe Magic Johnson is the best basketball player who…
Several gunshots rang out at a youth baseball game in North Charleston, South Carolina, and it sent dozens of children and spectators scrambling for cover, according to reports. No injuries were reported, and police are conducting an investigation. The mayor of North Charleston offered a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of those…
Hosted by Patreon in support from Issa Rae, Amanda Seales, Jade Novah and more, Pull Up was launched to support business development through unprecedented access to resources. What would it look like if creators of color were given unprecedented access to capital, content and community? That’s the question a new program from Patreon hopes to…
Lopes, whose American Urban Radio Networks questioned presidents and championed battles for Black influence and against AIDS, died Saturday. Jerry Lopes, whose American Urban Radio Networks questioned presidents, delivered old-school R&B and talk, and championed battles for Black influence and against AIDS, died Saturday. Lopes died of natural causes at his Pittsburgh home, according to…
