OPINION: It was not only in recognition of her 25 years as a correspondent but for her unwavering devotion to speaking truth to power, even while suffering attacks from the MAGA crowd during the Trump years. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. When…
In 2017, Phaedra Parks had her peach revoked from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” after admitting to falsely creating a story against her co-stars Kandi Burruss and her husband, Todd Tucker. Details surrounding the rumor included the couple allegedly wanting to drug and sexually assault Porsha Williams. Since Parks’ firing, Burruss has adamantly stated in…
Source: DANIEL SLIM / Getty Stone Mountain Park’s milkshake continues to bring all the white nationalists to the yard. On Saturday, around 200 members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans gathered at the Georgia park to celebrate Confederate Memorial Day. But a funny thing happens when white people try to hold an “I heart slavery”…
Traveling solo can be an exhilarating way to see the world, but only if you’re cautious. Here are a few phrases that might deter predators. Traveling solo is a courageous act. It takes curiosity, will, freedom, security, faith, and bravery to embark on such a journey. Whether you are a man or a woman who…
Amid comedy and controversy, longtime comedian Marlon Wayans is sharing his thoughts on some of the biggest scandals involving several of his comedic peers. While out promoting his new HBO Max special, “Marlon Wayans Presents The Headliners” on E! News’ “Daily Pop” late last month, the 49-year-old commented on the backlash Dave Chappelle received last…
Organizer Chris Smalls helped Amazon employees vote for the company’s first unionized workplace but it’s unclear if the outcome will be the same this time A federal labor board on Monday will count ballots cast by warehouse workers in a second Amazon union election on Staten Island. The National Labor Relations Board is overseeing the…
A Black California family is on track to reclaim their beachfront property stolen from them by the government with racist motivations. Descendants of Charles and Willa Bruce are breathing a sigh of relief after a recent court ruling helped save land that rightfully belongs to them from slipping out of their hands. “There’s only four…
Source: Lynsey Addario / Getty Sometimes the power of whiteness is so overwhelming and blatant that it’s hard to know where to even start in telling the story. But here we go. Meet Tracey Kay McKee. McKee, 64, is a registered Republican in Arizona who has been vocal about the widespread voter fraud that cost…
Oscar Award-winning actress Mo’Nique is at it again, motivating her fans with exercise videos to show her getting into shape. The “Precious” actress shared another video on Instagram of her workout. This time, the comedienne turned to boxing. Mo’Nique had some help from celebrity trainer Lamare Fuller, who sparred with her in the Instagram video…
OPINION: If you know like I know, you’ll try to get on this guest list next year. If you are up on anything politically related, then you know the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner happened on Saturday night in Washington, D.C. And if you read theGrio, then you know (courtesy of Matthew Allen) that theGrio…
