George Floyd, an unarmed Black man killed by a former white Minneapolis police officer, will now have a home in Newark’s City Hall in New Jersey in the form of a massive statue. On Wednesday, June 16, Mayor Ras Baraka, actor and filmmaker Leon Pickney, and artist Stanley Watts unveiled the 700-pound bronze sculpture of…
“Our parks and greenspaces are critical community spaces, and these renamings in honor of the Black experience are physical reminders of the contributions and legacies of Black New Yorkers across our city,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. In line with a new initiative of New York City’s Department of Parks and Recreation, 16 parks in…
“Black-ish” actor Anthony Anderson is taking his weight-loss journey to the next level. The 50-year-old joined several famous actors and comedians like Will Smith, Marlon Wayans, Chris Spencer and more for the “ Big Willie” challenge or what some may call the “Dad Bod” challenge. The men show off their bodies post-quarantine in black boxers…
The singer also shed light on what it’s like making music as a Black queer artist, and how that has shaped him Lazarus Lynch is ready to take over. In an exclusive interview with theGrio, the chef, writer and singer opened up about his new single, “Black Queer Anthem.” An incredibly accomplished Black gay artist,…
Donning a kente cloth print bikini and a few chain accents, Lizzo makes a “public service announcement.” In a post on her Instagram page this week, singer-flutist-rapper Lizzo announced the beginning of “Big Girl Summer,” taking the time to encourage her body-positive supporters to put on their bikinis. Donning a kente cloth print bikini, some…
A Proud Boys leader told The Wall Street Journal that he is selling Black Lives Matter and liberal apparel through a secret online business after banks and card processing companies refused to work with him after the controversial organization gained increasing notoriety. Enrique Tarrio, leader of the far-right group, said in April that the group…
The new “Music for the Movement Volume III — Liberated” features some of Disney’s brightest and best. Disney has released its third EP in celebration of Juneteenth. Music for the Movement Volume III — Liberated was released today and features some of the brightest and best of the Disney roster and more. Featuring a mix…
The daughter of sports legend Serena Williams, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., with husband Alexis Ohanian could be following in the professional tennis player’s footsteps. The 23 Grand Slam singles title owner recently uploaded a video of her teaching her 3-year-old some tennis basics with sound advice that Williams’ father gave her. “You know what Grandpa taught me, so…
“This was an accident,” said Springfield Police Chief Lee Graf. “It doesn’t mean it’s okay. It was an accident.” An Ohio police officer who is seen running over a shooting victim with her squad car Sunday night has been placed on administrative leave. Authorities in Springfield and other law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident…
TheGrio’s annual ‘Juneteenth Live!’ celebration is set to air Saturday at 1:00 PM ET on Facebook Live Come celebrate Juneteenth with theGrio fam! As a part of our “Black and Proud” series, Sterling K. Brown, Maxine Waters and more are joining us for Juneteenth Live! TheGrio is celebrating Juneteenth in a major way this year…
