Series executive producer addressed criticism over casting actors of color in J.R.R. Tolkien saga. Lord of the Rings is one of the most beloved series in American popular cultire. From popular books to a massive film franchise, J. R. R. Tolkien’s world of hobbits, wizards, and dragons are coming to Prime Video’s Lord of the…
The four-pack celebrates “unsung heroes of Black history.” Several Black-owned breweries in California have teamed up to release a limited edition four-pack honoring four innovators and “unsung heroes of Black history.” The breweries involved with crafting this unique style of Hazy IPA are Sacramento’s Oak Park Brewing Co., Fresno’s Full Circle Brewing Co., Oakland’s Hella…
Seven Black athletes will compete in Beijing in two sports. Among the ranks is a personal trainer, medaled Olympians, a weightlifter, and a college track competitor. As the 2022 Winter Olympics continue, we have to pay homage to the phenomenal Black Olympians representing Team USA. This year they will compete in two sports: bobsled and…
Fans of Lauren London have come to the defense of the actress after Twitter trolls tried to fat-shame her on social media. Twitter trolls attacked the actress after seeing footage of her in her new film “You People,” also starring Eddie Murphy, Nia Long and Jonah Hill. The film is directed by Kenya Barris. HOLLYWOOD,…
The nine-time Grammy winner dropped her 15th studio album Friday. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is back. Mary J. Blige released her new studio album, Good Morning, Gorgeous, on Friday. Blige’s new album offers 12 brand new songs including “Amazing,” featuring DJ Khaled, and “Rent Money,” featuring rapper Dave East. The title track was co-written…
“I think people identify me as something, but I identity as a human being and my dad’s Black,” said McDaniel. The Miami Dolphins newly hired head coach Mike McDaniel is speaking out about the “odd” questions surrounding racial identity. “It’s been very odd, to tell you the truth, this idea of ‘identifying’ as something,” McDaniel…
Jackson State head football coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders spoke about the lack of diversity in the NFL’s leadership positions recently. Deion Sanders (Getty) In a league where over 70 percent of its employees are Black, there are only two Black coaches. He’s also of the belief that the only way to get Blacks hired fairly is to…
OPINION: The 1995 cult classic movie paved the way for an entire genre of Black films that followed in its footsteps. How many times have you watched Friday? If you are like me, you have likely lost count. Friday is one of those movies that if I am flipping through the channels on television and…
Trying to force old white men from a certain era to hire Black head coaches is a flawed plan, said Sanders, and he suggests Black ownership to improve diversity The NFL should add three teams and require minority ownership for all of them, former league great and now HBCU head coach Deion Sanders said on…
The former NFL player and two-time Olympic gold medalist share their love story with theGrio for our ‘Mighty Love’ series. This is the third installment in theGrio’s series “Mighty Love,” running through February. Read our first couple’s story here. What makes a winning couple? Some might say compatible interests. Others, a united faith. Still, others…
