Many Black women have experienced that wearing their natural hair or protective hairstyle is perceived as unprofessional in the workplace The Louisiana Senate unanimously shot down legislation to protect students and workers in the state from discrimination based on their natural or protective hairstyles.  As reported by The Advocate, House Bill 667, authored by Rep….

The exact dates and line-up of live performers have not yet been announced.  An iconic Harlem music festival is being revived thanks to Questlove’s award-winning documentary Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised).  As reported by Timeout, the Harlem Festival of Culture is set to go down at Marcus Garvey Park…

Source: Shannon Finney / Getty A week after the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization made waves, and communities are still processing the impact of a decision that is likely to end abortion access as it exists today. While the official SCOTUS decision has yet to be released, groups around…

Common was all smiles as he watched his daughter graduate from law school. The beaming father shared a montage of moments from his daughter Omoye Assata Lynn’s graduation at Howard University on May 7. Among the clips were photos of the father-daughter duo embracing, family cheering her on and the proud graduate showing off the…

Representatives for Tyson previously said the boxer was on a flight with “an aggressive passenger who began harassing him.” SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Authorities will not file criminal charges against former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson after he was recorded on video punching a fellow first-class passenger aboard a plane at San Francisco International Airport last month, prosecutors…

The organizers refer to Davis as ‘one of the most influential American actresses and producers of her time’ Viola Davis continues to have a fabulous 2022. As theGrio previously reported, the actress is currently starring in The First Lady on Showtime, where she plays former first lady Michelle Obama. She also is fresh off the…

Comedians join the first-ever board to ‘help inform the artistic direction’ of the famed acting troupe Second City has announced its first-ever Artistic Advisory Board, filled with memorable comedic talent, Second City alumni and more. With a rich 62-year history, The Second City, or as it’s commonly known without the prefix, is the world’s premier…

Prince, the superstar, “was very aware of fashion and looked at fashion and knew what he wanted, but was very open,” designer Debbie McGuan said. Black Fashion Week Minnesota is kicking off this week with a tribute to a fashion icon, Prince.  As reported by the Star-Tribune, BFWMN’s week of happenings will include “Design of…

This will reportedly be Scott’s first televised performance since the Astroworld Fest tragedy last November. Travis Scott’s comeback campaign continues. The Houston rapper is slated to perform during the 2022 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). The ceremony will air live on NBC and Peacock on May 15 in Las Vegas. This will be Scott’s first televised…