In 2020 the police in Newark, New Jersey, did not fire one shot in the line of duty. This dramatic statistic underlines the recent changes in a city once known for crime and a contentious relationship between officers and residents over a period of a continuous drop in violent offenses since 2015. In 2019 Newark…
Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Alma Adams say the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act invests solidly in HBCUs and the American people. A bipartisan bill co-sponsored by South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and North Carolina Rep. Alma Adams would direct money to renovate and modernize buildings at more than 100 of the nation’s historic Black colleges…
“I’m so excited to create this gripping thriller with complex characters.” Gabourey Sidibe will make her feature debut with the psychological thriller Pale Horse, based on a story by Chris Courtney Martin. The story, per Deadline, follows Naia, a reclusive African-American YA book author who is living with Multiple sclerosis. When Naia decides to shelter…
Rapper-turned-pastor Mase took some time out of his preaching to deliver a message on social media he said may be “unpopular, it still needs to be said.” In a lengthy message posted to his Instagram page on Wednesday, May 5, the Atlanta pastor shared his perspective on individuals who decide to join street gangs, stating,…
“Indoctrination of children is over.” A group of parents in an affluent Texas community is fighting the school district’s efforts to incorporate cultural awareness into the curriculum. At the Carroll Independent School District board meeting on Monday, members heard comments and complaints from the public regarding the proposed Cultural Competence Action Plan (CCAP). Per CNN,…
As questions about the death of a 16-year-old Black girl found dead in the woods not far from her Hopkinton, Massachusetts, home remain unanswered, advocates for the family of Mikayla Miller are saying the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office has done a poor job of conducting the investigation of the teen’s case. Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley…
Bottoms announced the stunning decision Thursday night during a private phone call with staff and supporters, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will not seek reelection for office after one term in office. Bottoms announced the stunning decision Thursday night during a private phone call with staff, supporters and friends, the Atlanta…
Ashanti and Monica are twinning, and it’s too hard to tell which one killed the outfit more. The 40-year-old singers each stepped out looking drop-dead gorgeous in their monogram-printed outfits from Balmain. Monica, who debuted her look first on Monday, April 26, wore a mini skirt and a shoulder-padded blazer. Retail costs for the outfit…
“He was obviously pursuing a romantic relationship with her.” An Ohio man has been arrested for the death of a mother of two who was killed at her home last month. Kendall D. Beasley was arrested Thursday in connection to the murder of 31-year-old Shanika Bogan in her Dayton apartment while her two children were…
“I stole his hat because he steals peoples money with boring fights.” Floyd Mayweather and YouTuber Jake Paul got into a physical altercation during a press conference for Mayweather’s upcoming fight against Jake’s brother, Logan Paul. As theGRIO previously reported, the 44-year-old boxer with a 50-0 record will soon take on 26-year-old Logan, who lost…
