The distribution process for more than $2 billion resulted in “disproportionately less funding available to benefit minority residents than was available to benefit white residents.” HOUSTON (AP) — Texas’ administration of flood relief money from Hurricane Harvey broke federal law by discriminating against Black and Hispanic residents in the Houston area, according to a decision by the…
Source: Smith Collection/Gado / Getty A California judge issued a preliminary ruling in a lawsuit from six police officers claiming a Black Lives Matter mural featuring a picture of Assata Shakur created a “hostile work environment.” The mural was painted by an Oakland-based artist and approved by the Palo Alto City Hall during the 2020…
Omarion Grandberry celebrated his daughter A’mei Grandberry’s sixth birthday on March 7 by taking a stroll down memory lane in his Instagram post. The singer shares A’mei with his ex Apryl Jones. In the social media upload, Omarion uploaded intimate moments with A’mei over the years, including a photo the now 6-year-old wearing a princess…
Source: Spencer Platt / Getty The Biden administration’s swift declaration of temporary protected status (TPS) for Ukrainian refugees spotlight the anti-Blackness within the American immigration system. Before his election, President Biden promised to undo harms caused by his predecessor, yet immigration groups point to his continuation of the same policies he said he would undo. …
Smokey Robinson’s poem “A Black American” sparked a widespread discussion about racial identity following its original performance nearly 18 years ago during the season finale of “Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry.” While the scripture aimed to educate its readers about the Black experience and what Black people have been called or regarded as over the…
As women are celebrated internationally on March 8, here are 9 books chronicling the experiences of Black women, femmes, and non-binary folks around the globe. March 8, 2022, also known as International Women’s Day, is a day to celebrate the varied experiences and accomplishments of women and femmes around the world. But within the African…
Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after being injured against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Florida. | Source: Michael Reaves / Getty The fallout over the controversy surrounding an NFL player’s suspension for betting on a pro football game in…
Comedians Chris Rock and Kevin Hart are gearing up to co-headline their first joint tour. The five-night show titled “Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed” show will take place at venues across New York and New Jersey between July 21 and July 25. Hart discussed his relationship in a press release, stating, “When Chris and I…
Miami Heat player/assistant coach Udonis Haslem is upset about the situation with his hometown Miami Dolphins of the NFL. The lawsuit filed by former head coach Brian Flores alleged that team owner Stephen Ross offered Flores money to lose games on purpose. Haslem, the ultimate do-whatever-it-takes-to-win player, can’t comprehend losing on purpose. “I’ve wasted too many Sundays, man,” Haslem…
OPINION: By embracing sports betting and helping it become mainstream, the NFL seemingly increases the odds that foul play will eventually occur. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley might not have a gambling problem,…
