OPINION: Between the more than a million deaths from COVID and the epidemic of mass shootings, the country is awash in needless death and sadness. And they happened because of American ineffectiveness and American ego. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. To be…
Reality TV star Kandi Burruss of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” was trending over the weekend for reasons that might have proved surprising to her fans. First, fans were creating memes and videos featuring a clip of the Grammy-winning singer’s track, “Legs, Hips, Body.” The song is from the 2014 musical, “A Mother’s Love,” which…
The illness was first identified by scientists in 1958 when there were two outbreaks of a “pox-like” disease in research monkeys — thus the name monkeypox. Health authorities in Europe, North America, Israel and Australia have identified more than 100 cases of monkeypox in recent days. Officials around the world are keeping watch for more…
Nash directed and starred in Betts’ brand new music video for her song, “We Drip” Jessica Betts’ music video for her new song, “We Drip,” features one of her most exciting collaborations yet: with her wife, Niecy Nash. The couple works together in front of and behind the camera. Nash is the star and co-director…
The public submitted more than 30,000 name-change suggestions for bases that currently have Confederate references. After the public submitted more than 30,000 name-change suggestions for U.S. Army bases that currently have Confederate references, a group of former military leaders has finally presented its recommendations, according to The Washington Post. The group — brought together by…
Will Smith reflected on his career during an appearance on the May 20 episode of “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman” on Netflix. During the interview, which was filmed before the infamous Oscar’s slap, Smith opened up about his music career. After Letterman noted that Smith’s music with DJ Jazzy Jeff often…
Tuesday’s losses are a huge warning sign for the way Republican voters view the former president’s crusade to punish those who were not willing to overturn the will of the voters in 2020. Former President Donald Trump’s crusade for vengeance suffered two devastating blows after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger won their…
“It’s all quiet, and quiet is good,” said Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who noted that turnout was on track to set a record for a midterm election. ATLANTA (AP) — In the first statewide test of new voting restrictions, Georgia’s high-stakes primary election appeared to be running smoothly Tuesday with no reports of major…
Alabama police officers arrested a Childersburg pastor believing he was trespassing on private property. The preacher alleges he was asked to check on his neighbor’s house and believed he was acting as a good Samaritan by helping out. Rev. Jenkins (CBS42 Video Screengrab) On Sunday, May 22, in the afternoon after church service, Rev. Michael…
“I’m feeling excited, happy, energized,” said Mae A. Beale. “All the positive things that you can say when you have accomplished your mission.” A Maryland woman is making national headlines for receiving her college degree the day after she celebrated her 82nd birthday. “I’m feeling excited, happy, energized,” Mae A. Beale told WRC-TV last week….
