We’ve all heard unfortunate tales of Black men being imprisoned for decades only to be exonerated after they’re discovered to be innocent all along, but rarely do we ever hear stories of it happening to women. Sadly a 74-year-old Black woman named Joyce Watkins can attest to being wrongfully convicted of a crime she didn’t…
Known for his eccentric style and keen eye for fashion, Talley was credited for playing a major role in Vogue‘s vision and direction. Fashion journalist Andre Leon Talley is reportedly dead at 73, according to a report from TMZ. Talley, who served as the former creative director and editor-at-large at Vogue Magazine, died on Tuesday…
Lori Harvey left fans at a loss for words on Jan. 17 after she debuted a new haircut. Harvey’s new look was featured on her stylist Ray Christopher’s official Instagram page and later reposted on her Stories. In the upload, the 25-year-old, who wore a black turtleneck with few jewelry pieces, was seen modeling the…
“They’re taking time to focus on themselves,” a source close to the former couple said. Actors Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny have called it quits after four years together. “They’re taking time to focus on themselves and their emerging careers but are remaining close friends,” a source close to the former couple tells PEOPLE. Ryan…
It’s another sad day for hip-hop in the aftermath of up-and-coming artist Wavy Navy Pooh being shot and killed in Miami on Friday. Before his passing, Wavy Navy Pooh was discovered and signed by Quality Control Music. Pierre “Pee” Thomas, CEO of the QC record label, made a tribute to the artist on social media….
The new season of the series about a widow raising a little boy with superpowers premieres on Feb. 1 Raising Dion is returning to Netflix next month. Season two of the sci-fi/drama series will premiere Feb. 1 and the streaming service has just dropped the trailer. The show follows Nicole Reese (Alisha Wainwright), a widowed…
Lusia “Lucy” Harris-Stewart, the legendary, barrier-breaking hall of fame basketball player whose largely unknown life story was recently told in a new documentary already being mentioned as an Academy Award contender, has died at the age of 66. Harris’ death was first reported by journalist Howard Megdal, who attributed the announcement to Ann Meyers Drysdale,…
The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Arizona Cardinals 34-11 in the NFC wild card round on Monday night, Jan. 18. Rams’ wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.made playoff history, becoming the first player to have a 30-yard reception and a 30-yard completion in the same game. Odell Beckham Jr. is the first player in NFL postseason history…
OPINION: The Grammy-winning rapper said that no other rapper can “f– with me” when it comes to music. TheGrio found five that can, have, and do. Tip ‘T.I.’ Harris has secured his place in hip hop history. He has accumulated five platinum albums, two gold albums, 19 Grammy nominations and three wins, and 36 Top…
Chambers, a Black progressive activist, is running on a pro-marijuana legalization platform Gary Chambers, a former candidate for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District, is running for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana. He launched his first ad campaign on Tuesday with a video showing him smoking a cannabis blunt. Chambers, a Black progressive activist, is running on…
