Source: Timothy Fadek / Getty The Bluest Eye is one of the late Toni Morrison’s most iconic bodies of work and surprisingly has become one of her most controversial as well. Following a longstanding lawsuit that saw the book taken off shelves at libraries throughout the Missouri School District, a lawsuit from the American Civil…
When it comes to his children, Steve Harvey says: “At the end of the day, I’m a father.” However, the papa bear was left scrambling during an interview with co-hosts Hoda Kotb, and Jenna Bush Hager — one of former President George W. Bush’s twin daughters — after the longtime “Family Feud” host was asked…
Source: EmirMemedovski / Getty National Reading Month is in full swing! The annual month-long celebration takes place every March, empowering children of all ages to pick up their favorite books and read. Although it may seem small, reading is such a vital component of education and professional development for kids and teens, especially with the…
Kelly Rowland‘s fans were enthralled by her beauty after the singer showcased how she was entering the new week with a new fashion post. In the Instagram upload shared on Feb. 28, Rowland, who was lounging at the pool at what appears to be her residence, was seen rocking a navy floral tie dress from…
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…
