Benjamin Oglesby and his family lived on the site following the end of slavery A new park named after Benjamin Oglesby, a former enslaved person and war veteran will open this summer in St. Charles County in Missouri. The honor is a testament to the resilience of a man born into bondage but who eventually…
“The whole building takes your breath away,” said Williams. Nike’s near-20-year partnership with tennis legend Serena Williams has seen much of her historic rise to greatness, so it’s only fitting that the 1-million-square-foot building recently unveiled in her honor is the largest ever at the sportswear company’s Oregon headquarters. An architectural feat spanning approximately the…
Former NBA player J.R. Smith is exemplifying the power of reinvention. Last year, he announced his enrollment in North Carolina A&T State University and he’s thriving in his second act. According to CBS Sports, Smith was named the HBCU’s Academic Athlete of the Year. JR Smith, North Carolina A&T’s Academic Athlete of the Year Congrats…
A Michigan senior citizen embroiled in a fake “rent-to-own” house scam and, as a result, faced eviction in 2021, will now have the opportunity to buy the dream home. The grandmother, who worked with her local housing court to come up with an agreement, will use donations from an anonymous donor to purchase the home…
Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty When it comes to the classic “where are they now” updates from stars of the past, rarely do we expect their current circumstances to be on a worse level than when we last saw the person. Sadly, Chopper from the MTV reality series “Making The Band” is going out in…
Following the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Allen Media Group and sponsors hosted an elegant ‘Seat at the Table’ reception that also featured Chris Tucker and DJ D-Nice to amplify Black culture and extol Black media. After a two-year COVID-induced hiatus, the return of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington DC Saturday made news,…
Over the years, Marlon Wayans has candidly discussed therapy’s importance, especially within the Black community. The comedian reiterated those similar sentiments to his friend Will Smith following the star’s controversial Oscars moment last month. During the ceremony, which occurred on March 27, Smith slapped Chris Rock for joking about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Marlon…
OPINION: The holiday allows me to seek God-consciousness without compromising myself while maintaining a spiritual connection to my ancestors. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims—it is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar and a part…
OPINION: Really, it’s my fault. I should have put it in storage until they were out of the house. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Like, it’s both my fault and not my fault. My kids have built up a bit of a…
Whether they’re friends, family or frenemies, the ladies of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” know how to pull it together for a photo shoot. On Wednesday, April 27, fans went wild over new images and a trailer of cast members — Marlo Hampton, Drew Sidora, Sheree Whitfield, Kandi Buruss, Kenya Moore, and Sanya Richards-Ross —…
