His death came as a surprise to industry insiders. His second term as head of OPEC was set to end in three weeks on July 31. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has died, Nigerian authorities and the oil cartel announced Wednesday. Only hours before his death, he’d met with…
A Las Vegas restaurant worker, who never missed a day of work in 27 years and made a video showing the less than desirable gift bag he received from his co-workers on his work anniversary, is a blessed man. After receiving national attention, his daughter created a crowdfunding campaign and those who fell in love…
The official website, production site, and YouTube channel attached to “The Wendy Williams Show” have mysteriously vanished from the internet. Just weeks following the final episode of “The Wendy Williams Show,” fans have taken to social media after the official YouTube account and sites associated with the beloved talk show host have mysteriously vanished from…
OPINION: The tennis legend, who endured years of racism on and off the court, became the first Black player to win a title at Wimbledon on July 6, 1957. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Our history on these shores is filled with…
Ten years ago, a survey of National Institutes of Health funding found that Black applicants were 10% less likely to be awarded grants than their white counterparts One and a half billion dollars is a big mea culpa, but that is what one philanthropy is throwing on the table to address what it admits is…
Gabrielle Union and her daughter Kaavia James enjoyed their weekend dancing in colorful matching bathing suits on the beach. The actress uploaded a video of her with the 3-year-old showing off their moves to the song “It’s Givin” by rapper Latto. Gabrielle Union hopped and spun around while Kaavia posed and bounced up and down. …
South African officials must increase steps to prevent alcohol from being illegally sold to youths, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday. EAST LONDON, South Africa (AP) — The deaths of 21 teenagers in a nightclub tragedy is a crime and South African officials must increase steps to prevent alcohol from being illegally sold to…
The first two episodes of the highly anticipated series will premiere later this month on the streaming service. We are just weeks away from the premiere of Issa Rae’s new series on HBO Max, “Rap Sh!t,” and the streamer dropped the first full official trailer for the show, featuring an introduction from Rae herself, a…
Chrystul Kizer says Randall Volar sexually assaulted her and sold her to others for sex. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A sex trafficking victim accused of killing a man who allegedly trafficked her can argue at trial that she was justified in killing him, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that could help define…
A clip from Usher’s tiny desk performance turned into a new meme that has made its way around the Twitterverse. On June 30, singer/songwriter Usher performed a live concert at a desk hosted by NPR Music. During his performance, the 43-year-old had a quick music break and told the fans to “Watch this.” Photo: @halleberry/Instagram…
