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Mary J. Blige speaks on overcoming struggles with self-love: ‘I’m living now for Mary’

May 24, 2022
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The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul talks with theGrio’s Natasha S. Alford about self-love, Black women’s progress, and Black entrepreneurship Following the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, theGrio hosted “A Seat at the Table,” an afterparty geared toward uplifting Black media professionals and honoring theGrio’s April Ryan, the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent. Grammy award-winning…

‘Because He Tried it!’: Van Lathan Sparks Debate After He Declares Brandy and Ray J the Michael and Janet Jackson of This Generation

May 24, 2022
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During an episode of the “Higher Learning” podcast with Rachel Lindsay earlier this month, culture commentator and co-host Van Lathan Jr. shared his unbiased opinion and declaration about Brandy and Ray J Norwood. He said, “Brandy and Ray J are this generation’s Michael and Janet Jackson.” Lindsay, who appeared utterly shocked, replied, “I’m gonna need…

Say their names: remembering the 10 victims of the Buffalo mass shooting

May 24, 2022
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The victims now being laid to rest represented the best of their community in terms of their public and community service and activism The youngest of the 10 Black people killed at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14 was laid to rest Saturday. She is the third victim to be eulogized so far since the…

What Is The Rap Music On Trial Bill?

May 24, 2022
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Source: Prince Williams / Getty On May 17, New York’s State Senate passed a bill that would place limitations on how rap lyrics can be used as evidence in criminal cases. Now, Senate Bill S7527, or the “Rap Music on Trial Bill,” must pass the state assembly before it can be enacted into law. Jay-Z…

Biden to sign executive orders on police reform on Floyd anniversary

May 24, 2022
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A source familiar with the anticipated order told theGrio that Biden’s unilateral move is an “effort to be responsive” after Congress failed to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. President Joe Biden will mark the anniversary of George Floyd’s death by signing an executive order on Wednesday to establish new rules for use…

‘He Gave His Life’: Scammers Attempt to Steal $40K from Family of Buffalo Security Guard Who Tried to Stop Gunman

May 24, 2022
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The family of the security guard killed while exchanging fire with the Buffalo mass shooter has been victimized again. According to TMZ, scammers attempted to swipe $40,000 from the GoFundMe account Aaron Salter Jr.’s son created to help the family with his sudden death. Retired Buffalo Officer Aaron Salter Jr. worked as a security guard…

‘Was it Worth it?’: Kelly Rowland Sends Fans Into a Frenzy by Revealing What She Has Done ‘For the D’

May 24, 2022
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Kelly Rowland had social media in a frenzy when she revived interest in the popular #FortheD challenge by revealing her own secrets. The “Destiny’s Child” group member reshared singer Erykah Badu’s infamous freestyle to the 2017 challenge on May 21. Along with the video Rowland shared the lengths she had gone in the past to…

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins was legally drunk when struck and killed on Florida highway

May 24, 2022
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The 24-year-old former Ohio State star was hit by a dump truck after running out of gas Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was legally drunk and had drugs in his system before he was fatally struck by a dump truck while walking on a Florida interstate highway last month, an autopsy report released Monday concluded….

‘I Was Dead Serious’: Idris Elba Expressed His Desire to Portray NBA Great Michael Jordan

May 24, 2022
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Idris Elba may still have his sights set on playing one of the greatest basketball players. “The Harder They Fall” actor recently revealed that while his desire to play Michael Jordan has not come to fruition, the seed was planted more than a decade ago. Speaking with Complex, Elba said that he met the former…

Buffalo community activist Kat Massey, 72, laid to rest

May 23, 2022
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Massey was the fourth of ten victims in the Tops market shooting to have their funeral In the late 1980s, Katherine “Kat” Massey was tired of the perpetually overgrown lot on state property on her street, so she sent a letter on “Cherry Street Block Club” letterhead to the governor which led to it being…