OPINION: The Rittenhouse Privilege has set a precedent that permits individuals to claim self-defense in the most outrageous of cases. Kyle Rittenhouse being found not guilty on all counts after more than 24 hours of deliberations can be summed up with one simple phrase: White privilege. It’s an all too familiar theme we witness when…
Source: Drew Angerer / Getty You know—you guys might want to sit down for this, but I’m starting to seriously suspect the GOP is just chock-full of terrible white people. On Wednesday, members of the U.S. House of Representatives came together to vote on whether or not to censure Congressman Paul Gosar (R-Arizona) for tweeting…
‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ star recently received shout outs from Anita Baker and Toni Braxton for her new record They don’t play in the P, honey! Candiace Dillard Bassett, of The Real Housewives of Potomac, took some time to chat with theGrio all about her new album Deep Space, filming her musical journey for…
Will Smith has his fans very confused after his recent appearance on the BBC “The One Show.” The actor spoke on the show to promote his upcoming film “King Richard,” which is inspired by the story of Richard Williams, a dedicated father training his daughters, Venus and Serena Williams, to become some of the best…
President Biden is undergoing a routine physical exam and will be under anesthesia Vice President Kamala Harris has once again shattered another glass ceiling by becoming the first woman with acting presidential power in the nation’s nearly 250-year history. President Joe Biden arrived at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, MD on Friday around 9…
Rittenhouse, 18, could have gotten life in prison if found guilty of the most serious charge against him. Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice. This undated booking photo from the Antioch…
Source: Pool / Getty The white teenager accused of murdering two people and injuring another in Wisconsin at a protest last year stemming from the police shooting of a Black man has been found not guilty on all counts in a high-profile trial that has repeatedly revolved around the topic of race. A jury deciding…
Over 165 suits have now been filed in connection to Astroworld attendees who lost their lives or were injured at Scott’s ill-fated concert. The tragic Travis Scott-helmed Astroworld Festival earlier this month, where 10 people sustained injuries that killed them, has also seen more than 165 lawsuits filed on behalf of attendees who lost their…
STEM Preparatory Academy in Nashville is calling for officiating referee to be permanently suspended, and social media users want his name. The girls’ basketball team at STEM Preparatory Academy in Nashville walked off the court this week after an officiating referee reportedly called a 14-year-old player the N-word. The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association is…
Arluan Van Hook, 19, is a sophomore at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, who says he “can’t allow another African-American to be sold these false advertisements and lies,” referencing the University’s claim to be inclusive and anti-racist. Van Hook, an engineering major, attempted to get more involved on campus in February and attempted joining the mostly…
