A recent New York Times article about Ozy Media pointed out misleading stats about readers and a potential case of securities fraud. Ozy is shutting down less than a week after a New York Times column raised questions about the media organization’s claims of millions of viewers and readers, while also pointing out a potential…
This year’s Power 100 ceremony aligns with Ebony’s 75th anniversary. The Ebony Power 100 Awards ceremony is returning, reimagined for 2020. The ceremony, slated for Oct. 23 in Los Angeles, will once again honor the achievements of Black people across multiple industries and professions. It will showcase our stories and achievements across all areas of…
Amanda Gorman is not taking her eye off the presidential prize anytime soon. Since skyrocketing into the eye of the general public after performing a rousing recitation of her poem “The Hill We Climb” during President Joe Biden’s January 2021 inauguration ceremony, the 23-year-old poet has been vocal about her plans to run for president of…
The ‘Insecure’ showrunner recently got married but said she limits what she shares of her personal life Issa Rae is winning at life these days. She credits a lot of that to her ability to guard her privacy at all costs. This month, as she prepares for the premiere of the fifth and final season…
Source: Tasos Katopodis / Getty Entertainers, Black church leaders and medical professionals are coming together to address continued hesitancy around COVID-19 vaccines. Live-streaming safely from Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in the D.C. metro area, comedian and writer KevOnStage will moderate “We May Be Laughing…But This is Serious.” Hey y’all this event Saturday with @KevOnStage @CandiceBenbow…
Dr. Dre attends the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony for radio personality Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander on September 8, 2021, in Hollywood. | Source: Rich Fury / Getty Just days ago, mainstream media was actively rooting for Black women with a steady stream of think pieces noting how the sex abuse conviction of R….
Criminal charges were filed against Terresha Lucas, a 30-year-old Black woman In an unexpected turn of events, this week authorities in Georgia revealed they believe a Black woman is behind the “racially charged” notes that have been terrorizing her neighborhood. Since last December, a Douglasville, Georgia neighborhood has been gripped in fear due to racially charged…
Transcribed by Taji Senior October 1, 2021 Gerren Keith Gaynor [00:00:03] Welcome to Dear Culture, the podcast that gives you news you can trust with the culture. I’m your co-host, Gerren Keith Gaynor, Managing Editor at theGrio,. Shana Pinnock [00:00:11] And I’m your co-host, Shana Pinnock, Social Media Director at theGrio and this week, we’re asking, Dear Culture, what…
The Grammy-winning soul man talked to theGrio about his seventh studio album and how the pandemic and his own battle with COVID-19 influenced the music and his return to touring No matter how much R&B music has evolved and how many trends have come and gone, fans have always been able to count on Anthony…
The case caught the rapper’s attention when the inmate penned an emotional letter to the superstar Jay-Z is advocating for the release of one of his fans who is serving 20 years in prison on marijuana charges. Valon Vailes, 55, has been imprisoned since 2007 after being found guilty of conspiring to possess and distribute…
