Partying in Florida for spring break has been an American tradition as far back as the 1950s when novelist and English professor Glendon Swarthout captured the rowdy gatherings on beaches and streets of Fort Lauderdale in his book “Where the Boys Are.” Miami Beach Police escort revelers as they gather on Ocean Drive in Miami…
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke for countless Black women “Senator,” she said, letting out an audible sigh. In that singular moment, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke for countless Black women who have had to gather all the patience, strength and grace within to answer insinuating questions about their credentials, qualifications and character. It was Day One of questioning…
Coach Shaheen Holloway guides Saint Peter’s University to the Elite Eight, a first-time destination for a No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament Doug Edert hopped on the press table and punched his fist in the air toward a delirious section of Saint Peter’s fans — aren’t they all? as his teammates thumped their chests and flashed…
The Academy Awards celebrates living legends like Jackson and Glover who are long overdue for their Oscar moment Elaine May was the last to arrive and the first to leave at the Governors Awards on Friday in Los Angeles. Her fellow honorees, Samuel L. Jackson, Liv Ullmann and Danny Glover, all arrived hours earlier, each…
Over the last year and a half, Ciara has documented every milestone her youngest son Win Wilson has accomplished, including his first words and steps. On March 24, the singer continued the routine by uploading a clip of the toddler catching an attitude with her and his sister Sienna Wilson. In the Instagram post, the trio were seen going to an…
OPINION: The Brooklyn Nets guard is just a selfish and irresponsible teammate who’s supremely talented. He could’ve avoided all the drama by getting vaccinated, just like 97 percent of fellow NBA players. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Conflicted feelings are a part…
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty News spread Friday afternoon of the demise of the Black News Channel. The outlet shut down effective Friday afternoon after news reports of the network not paying workers their most recent paycheck. Activist and commentator Marc Lamont Hill, who hosted the BNC show “Black News Tonight,” tweeted that the billionaire…
Tiffany Haddish has been known to use her social media accounts as a form of comic relief, whether it is posting Instagram filter games with quirky remarks or uploading a similar birthday message to her ex-boyfriend Common. The actress decided to take a different approach on March 24. The Instagram upload, which at first talked about Haddish attempting to move…
A California mother and daughter have filed a lawsuit against police officers for excessive force. Mariah Hereford and her mother Monet Hereford said Hemet Police violently arrested them and Mariah’s fiancé in front of their home while her children watched. The incident was captured on video and also witnessed by neighbors. “Help! Help! You’re hitting…
The Roots co-founder and Grammy Award-winning musician Questlove confusing former president Barack Obama for a Postmates delivery service person may make for one of the wildest stories to hit the internet this week. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, published earlier this week, Questlove, whose real name is Ahmir Thompson, said the incident happened…
