While there is an array of experiences interwoven into the tapestry of Black fatherhood, there are often perpetuated stereotypes that illustrate Black men as absent fathers. A new Washington, D.C.-based exhibit is using photography as a means to empower Black dads to reclaim their narratives. ‘Framing Fatherhood’ Photo Exhibit Celebrates Positive Images of Black Men…
While there are no official statistics tracking Black Americans moving abroad, many are discussing it more openly after the police killing of George Floyd. BANGKOK (AP) — As the United States marks only the second federally recognized Juneteenth, Black Americans living overseas have embraced the holiday as a day of reflection and an opportunity to…
It now appears likely any remapping of boundaries would fall to the courts. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers ended a special session Saturday saying they were unable to agree on a new congressional map that includes a second majority Black district as ordered by a federal judge, prompting an angry blast from the…
UPDATED: 8:00 a.m. ET, June 19, 2021 To mark Father’s Day in the year 2022, we have compiled 22 positive images of Black dads that shatter the false stereotypes with which they are wrongfully associated. The stereotype that Black fathers are absent from their children’s lives has somehow persisted despite hard data from research that…
OPINION: theGrio’s music aficionados share some of their favorite freedom jams in the spirit of celebrating Juneteenth. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It’s that time of the year again y’all. And it looks like it’s sticking! I’m talking about Juneteenth—June 19—a federal…
OPINION: Black fathers in college are not the first image most people have when it comes to being a student-parent. But Black student fathers deserve systems, allies and communities that fight for them, elevate their experiences and understand their potential. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s…
Walker, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has faced serious allegations throughout his campaign, including that he threatened his ex-wife’s life and spread numerous falsehoods. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker said Saturday that he “never denied” the existence of children he hadn’t publicly disclosed before, telling conservative Christians that…
The Game appeared on the “I AM ATHLETE” podcast on June 13, and the recording artist revealed he was hurt by not being included in the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show that was produced by Dr. Dre. The halftime show was broadcast from Inglewood, California, on Feb. 13, 2022. The lineup for the performance that included…
The gospel singer described freedom in 2022 as happiness. Gospel singer Yolanda Adams spoke with theGrio’s Cortney M. Wills to discuss what freedom means to her. Yolanda Adams attends the BET+ “Kingdom Business” Los Angeles premiere at NeueHouse Los Angeles on May 19, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) “Freedom looks like…
Differences in Black and white motorists’ interaction with police have for the most part only increased in the two decades since Missouri began tracking and analyzing vehicle stops. Recently released data show Black drivers are more likely to be pulled over in Missouri compared to white drivers, and the gap between how Missouri police treat…
