Brooke Jenkins replaces Chesa Boudin, whom voters recalled from office last month The mayor of San Francisco appointed an outspoken critic of ousted District Attorney Chesa Boudin as his replacement, saying that her pick was the right person to pursue criminal justice reform while holding offenders to account. Mayor London Breed on Thursday announced that…
Disney has signed some of the biggest acts in the entertainment industry, including Zendaya, Ariana Grande, and Miley Cyrus. However, according to Dr. Dre’s attorney, Peter Paterno, the media giant once had its eye on the legendary Death Row co-founder. During a recent appearance on the “Connection Is Magic” podcast with host Samson Shulman, the…
A 19-year-old suspect was arrested for burning the flag flying in Florida earlier this month The man accused of using a flamethrower to set fire to a Pan-African flag flying on a pole outside the headquarters of the Uhuru Movement, a Black international socialist group based in Florida, was arrested Thursday, police said. The 19-year-old Tampa man,…
Early evidence indicates a group of people opened fire in the bar in South Africa, officials say A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg’s Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition, according to police. Police say they are investigating reports that a group of men arrived in a minibus…
OPINION: The trapery rhymes have the bounce, 808s and energy for you and the kids. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The other day I was on the socials and came across a meme that said something to the effect of, “when…
Jordin Sparks’ husband, Dana Isaiah, is sharing the downsides to working for your wife, who happens to be the wildly beautiful and the season six winner of “American Idol.” Over the weekend, Dana took to his Instagram Stories, where he expressed frustration over the overwhelming amount of racy photos sent to the “No Air” singer’s…
Details about funeral plans were not immediately released. Oprah Winfrey’s father, Vernon Winfrey, has died at the age of 89. Oprah confirmed in an Instagram post that her father died in Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday. Vernon Winfrey, father of Oprah Winfrey, stands outside his barber shop in Nashville, Tenn., in 1987. Oprah Winfrey confirmed in…
Source: Malcolm X Grassroots Movement The recent call to action around aging Black liberation movement elder Mutulu Shakur spotlights the myriad of issues in the federal system through parole and compassionate release. And despite becoming eligible in 2016, Shakur has been denied parole nine times. With his rapidly deteriorating health, Shakur’s legal team filed an…
Fans have speculated that B2K members Omarion and Lil Fizz haven’t settled their beef after all after the childhood friends and former bandmates were seemingly being shady and snubbing each other on social media. The “Bump, Bump, Bump” vocalist and rapper’s Instagram stories, both referenced referenced the label of “lame” in their posts. Pictured: (left)…
Whether it’s through social change-driven lyrics or the production of thought-provoking films, John Legend has masterfully used different avenues of artistry to bring forth poignant stories. His latest move will enable him to expand his production imprint. According to Deadline, Legend—whose real name is John Roger Stephens—has inked a content development deal with NBCUniversal. Get…
