With the raging debates surrounding critical race theory and efforts to remove noteworthy pieces of literature penned by Black authors from school bookshelves, the absence of truthful and authentic African American narratives from curriculums across the country have prompted many parents to step up and fill in the gap when it comes to educating children…
Remy Ma and Nicki Minaj had one of the biggest rap beefs of 2017. The two rap queens have a decades-long history of dissing each other tracks such as Remy’s “ShETHER” and Minaj’s “No Frauds.” Each emcee received recognition for their creative punchlines, but Remy says “it’s not important.” Last week, the Bronx rapper was…
Tennis trailblazer Serena Williams is frustrated with The New York Times after the veteran publication erroneously used a photo of her older sister Venus when it printed its business story highlighting the more than $100 million the 23-time Grand Slam winner raised for her new venture capital fund. “No matter how far we come, we…
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Chuck Schumer, in an exclusive interview with theGrio‘s April Ryan, said of Judge Jackson: “She belongs on the court. Plain and simple.” The quest to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court — and make history in the process — is officially underway. The circuit court judge for the Court…
“Justice was done. The verdict was proper and we are thrilled,” defense attorney Stewart Mathews said. Ex-Louisville Metro Police detective Brett Hankison has been acquitted on all three charges of felony wanton endangerment in connection with the Breonna Taylor raid on March 13, 2020. As reported by The Louisville Courier-Journal, a Jefferson County jury of…
The legendary DJ spoke with theGrio about his career, and his brand new album, ‘The Love.’ His name is legend. His voice is unmistakable. His influence is broad. He is Kid Capri, the Bronx–born DJ that’s has elevated the craft not just within hip-hop, but for the culture of DJing at large all over the…
The 2022 NFL Combine begins on Thursday in Indianapolis, and of the 324 invited prospects only four from HBCUs were chosen. They are Fayetteville State defensive back Joshua Williams, South Carolina State University defensive back DeCobie Durant who won MEAC Defensive Player of the Year, Florida A&M defensive back Marquese Bell, and Southern offensive lineman Ja’Tyre Carter….
In this week’s episode, find out how to distinguish between the three and how to find your sweet spot for success. I’ve had plenty of jobs and two careers and finally, after 33 years of work and somewhat of a bumpy ride, I’ve arrived at my calling. Before I became a Life and Career coach…
Gabrielle Union can always count on her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, to tell her exactly how it is. The actress’ latest video with her toddler left fans in tears on Wednesday, March 2, after Kaavia hilariously informed her mother of she had bad breath. “It be your own kids,” wrote Union in the caption…
The president’s move to the middle is a strategy he hopes will protect fragile Democratic majorities in Congress. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is signaling an election year shift to the center, embracing a strategy he hopes will protect fragile Democratic majorities in Congress. But he’s risking a revolt from key voices across his…
