Source: Hulton Archive / Getty UPDATED: 9:30 a.m. ET, Feb. 1, 2022 The power of the written word has persisted throughout history, but, arguably, the literary contributions during the world-famous Harlem Renaissance changed the publishing game forever. Langston Hughes was one of the undisputed leaders of that group of renowned Black icons who included acclaimed…
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland took to social media to announce the next “Verzuz” competition. Typically a platform to see hip-hop and R&B artists duke it out, this time around the battle will be for lovers, not fighters. According to the announcement on Instagram, Charlotte native Anthony Hamilton will go up against Philly’s own Musiq Soulchild…
Moseley was reportedly found in his car in the Hudson Bridge area of Stockbridge, Georgia, with a fatal gunshot wound. Authorities are investigating the death of 31-year-old actor Moses J. Moseley, who was found in his car with a fatal gunshot wound. Moseley had appeared on The Walking Dead from 2012 to 2015 as one…
EXCLUSIVE: AG James tells theGrio she’s confident she will prevail in court battle against Trump, explains why she dropped out of the race for NY governor and calls on state attorney generals to fight against voter suppression. New York Attorney General Letitia James has emerged as a powerful figure since launching several high-profile investigations, including…
Workers manning registration desks at the University of Alabama watch as student Vivian Malone enters Foster Auditorium on campus to register for classes in 1963. Miss Malone and fellow student Jimmy Hood were the first African American students to attend the University. | Source: Bettmann / Getty UPDATED: 9:05 a.m. Feb. 1, 2022 Originally published:…
Almost immediately after taking office as the first Black sheriff in the state of Wyoming, Aaron Appelhans called for an internal review of deputies within the department. The probe discovered, in two months, that one of the white deputies in the department used his power and rank to negatively impact a Black colleague, causing him…
HBO Max, Paramount+ and more have exciting documentary entries to stream during the first week of Black History Month From fascinating dives into the origins of Jazz dance to devastating looks at how this country has made it difficult for a Black middle class to emerge, theGrio has five documentaries to stream during the first…
Nick Cannon has revealed he’s expecting his eighth child, a baby boy, with model Brie Tiesi. The soon-to-be eight-time father should be celebrating the joyous moment which has brought on feelings of “guilt” after his son tragically passed away in December. The daytime host and actor discussed his expanding family on Monday, Jan. 31, during…
Kenneth Johnson speaks at a rally in Atlanta in 2020 Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Nearly ten years after the killing of 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson, authorities and his family is no closer to the resolution they want. After reopening Johnson’s case last year, Lowndes Co. Sheriff Ashley Paulk offered a reward of $500,000 for any…
Source: STEFANI REYNOLDS / Getty As the debate over President Biden’s decision to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court continues, mainstream outlets point to a new poll from ABC and IPSOS, finding that 76 percent of Americans reject President Biden’s pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court. The poll’s framing…
