Jamaica plans to seek reparations from Britain for its role in the Atlantic slave trade in the 17th and 18th centuries. A former British colony independent since 1962, Jamaica was a grim destination for captured Africans who were part of the slave trade conducted by both the British and the Spanish. After the native Amerindian…
Fox News host Tucker Carlson used the Wednesday, July 21, episode of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” to attack a Black Capitol Police officer who said he was called the N-word more than a dozen times as he defended the Capitol building on Jan. 6. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn shared with “Good Morning America” in February…
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” delivered laughs, tears, and life lessons for six years as fans looked forward to what kind of hijinks or family drama Will Smith and his cousin Carlton Banks, portrayed by Alfonso Ribeiro, would find themselves in each week. Although Ribeiro has felt “punished” for portraying the role so well that…
“Soul!” was one of the first all-Black television talk shows that celebrated and highlighted the positive side of the Black American experience Six months after airing on PBS, the documentary Mr. Soul! is coming to HBO Max. The film, which was initially released in 2018, tells the forgotten story of a late 60s talk show…
‘Run: Book One’ recounts the events that occurred after the passing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, and is a sequel to Lewis’ graphic novel memoir called ‘March.’ The story of late civil rights activist and Representative John Lewis will continue. The trailer for Lewis’ graphic novel, Run: Book One, recently dropped and it’s…
Nicole Young officially filed for divorce from the rapper in 2020 and has been receiving temporary spousal support Dr. Dre‘s separation from Nicole Young continues to get ironed out in the public eye. According to recent reports, the rapper will have to pay $300K a month in spousal support to his ex. As theGrio has…
EXCLUSIVE: President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure plan includes federal dollars to address housing, the environment and transportation in Black neighborhoods under the purview of the Justice40 Initiative. What’s in President Joe Biden‘s infrastructure plan for Black America? Plenty actually. One of the strong environmental components that directly targets Black and Brown Americans is the Biden…
Kelly Rowland’s latest post of her infant son Noah Witherspoon tugged her fans’ heartstrings on Wednesday, July 21, after the singer uploaded a video of the pair laughing and spending some quality time together. The initial recording showcased Witherspoon pulling his mother’s hair and grabbing her nose as the 40-year-old said, “Ooh, that was my…
Inclusion isn’t a quick fix. It’s a journey over time that includes making mistakes, but the goal is always to learn from the mistake the first time and not repeat it. As we watch another headline about inappropriate commentary and controversy at ESPN, it leaves one to wonder: what’s next? From the outside looking in, ESPN…
More details about the highly anticipated sequel to “Black Panther” have just emerged. On Wednesday, July 21, Variety reported that British actress, screenwriter and producer Michaela Coel has been added as a new cast member to the Marvel film. Details about her character are being kept under wraps for now, so fans are throwing out…
