A Seattle inquest jury unanimously agreed that two police officers who killed a pregnant mother of four while she allegedly wielded a knife were justified when they shot her seven times, leading to her death. The six jurors agreed that officers Jason Anderson and Steven McNew complied with Seattle Police Department policy and training when…
OPINION: The university fired the volleyball coach who cut the entire team even though school officials defended her decision at the time. And if the now ex-coach gets her way, this probably won’t be the end of it. “hot mess (noun Slang): a person or thing that is a mess, as in being disorganized, confused,…
As the Biden administration works to free Griner, her wife Cherelle Griner tells theGrio her “life” and “safety is at stake.” The fate of WNBA player Brittney Griner still hangs in the balance after being detained in Russia for months. On Thursday, the basketball player pleaded guilty to drug charges and stated that it was…
Rhode Island Statehouse in Providence is pictured. | Source: Education Images / Getty Here’s the thing: For generations, Black kids have been able to dress as Superman, Batman and various other traditionally white comic book characters for Halloween without feeling the need to whiten their skin. Likewise, Black adults have donned the same costumes and…
On July 1, Rihanna made headlines when she was spotted at the Wireless Festival in England. This reportedly was the singer’s first public appearance after welcoming a baby boy with A$AP Rocky back in May. Rihanna attended the event in honor of her longtime partner’s headlining performance. The following week on July 7, the 34-year-old…
“We’re expecting the Supreme Court to take up the constitutionality of affirmative action in higher education and potentially beyond,” Damon Hewitt, president of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, told theGrio. The Supreme Court’s controversial decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion, among other recent rulings, has caused great concern…
Naomi Campbell is now Dr. Campbell after receiving an honorary Ph.D. for her contributions to the fashion industry. Naomi Campbell just added an honorary Ph.D. from the University for the Creative Arts in England to her list of groundbreaking life achievements. Photo: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images The degree is the perfect fit for Campbell’s ongoing legacy…
Vivica A. Fox knows what she wants when it comes to roles she’s accepted throughout her 30-plus year career in Hollywood after getting her start on the iconic music series “Soul Train.” However, there was a gig she really wanted but ultimately lost to another dazzling actress. While talking to “Entertainment Tonight” about her current…
‘Insecure’s Jean Elie is engaged to Randal Bailey and ready to plan a traditional Haitian wedding with loved ones and local cuisine. Insecure star Jean Elie, who played “Ahmal Dee,” younger brother of lead character Issa, has found his person—and is now happily engaged to her! Elie’s girlfriend, Randal Bailey, said “yes” when the actor…
Source: Joe Sohm/Visions of America / Getty Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill on Wednesday that will make it illegal to record law enforcement at close-range. MORE: Tempe Police Rescued Drowning Dog Weeks Before Refusing To Save Black Man Dying In Lake House Bill 2319 states that anyone recording police within 8 feet of…
