Johnson and Cookie spoke with Gayle King near the 30th anniversary of his historic press conference. It’s been three decades since Earvin “Magic” Johnson revealed to the world his HIV diagnosis, becoming the most famous person openly with the disease at the time. This week, he opened up about how hard it was for him…
Source: Carmen Mandato / GettyLeave it to Megan Thee Stallion to make regular cap and gown graduation pictures now seem mediocre. The Grammy Award-winning artist commemorated her upcoming graduation from Texas Southern University, a historically Black college (HBCU), by posing in a fuchsia, metallic bodysuit and matching graduation stole. She posted the photos to her…
Transcribed by: Sydney Henriques-Payne Completion date: November 3, 2021 Gerren Keith Gaynor [00:00:03] This episode of Dear Culture has been brought to you by Ford. Introducing Ford’s lineup of electrified vehicles featuring revolutionary tech and models like the fully electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E and the F-150 Lightning truck available spring 2020. The Escape S E…
OPINION: Colin Kaepernick is far from the first person to make the analogy, but the league is obviously 180 degrees away from slavery, writes Touré. I liked Colin Kaepernick’s new Netflix memoir show, Colin In Black and White, it’s an interesting look at his teenage years growing as a football player and learning about racism…
OPINION: David Love writes that the 2021 elections demonstrate why the time is now for Democrats to act on police reform The 2021 election results have proven that policing remains a frontburner issue in light of the George Floyd protests last year. The efforts and failures to enact police reform, the pressing needs in the…
Exclusive: The Grammy-winner singer/actress spoke with theGrio about the reimagining of the popular television series, which starred the late Michael Landon. In the 1980s, Highway To Heaven was a series that displayed the potential of humanity’s capacity for goodness, through the eyes and guidance of an angel. Today, that angel, once played by the late…
Tracee Ellis Ross’ latest fashion photo had fans at odds in the comments section on Wednesday, Nov. 3, after the actress uploaded an Instagram post showcasing her Gucci attire. The reason behind the commotion was Ross’ shoes. Tracee Ellis Ross’ latest fashion photo leads to a social media debate over the actress’ shoes. Photo:@traceeellisross/Instagram The…
Exclusive: The Tampa, Fla. rapper and his hitmaking mentor spoke with theGrio about LaTheGoat’s rise There are few producers as consistently successful at molding young hip-hop talent as Jermaine Dupri. Having written and produced Kris Kross, being an early supporter of TLC’s Left Eye, writing number-one singles for Bow Wow and Da Brat, or crafting…
Nicole Ari Parker revealed on Oct. 27 during an interview with Variety that “And Just Like That” would touch on the subject of race. The “Sex and the City” reboot scheduled to air later this year will star some original cast members, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon. In addition to the…
Chicago Public Schools and the estate of Jamari Dent have reached a settlement after the young child — a special needs student — died this June following a 2019 suicide attempt his mother claims was triggered by bullying from students and staff members at two separate schools. The Chicago Board of Education met on Wednesday,…
