Urban gardeners are helping Black communities in New Orleans build their own gardens to achieve food independence. For years, accessibility to fresh food has remained limited for low-income Black and Brown communities. Fortunately, urban gardeners in New Orleans are working to level the playing fields in their neighborhoods. Photo: AdobeStock New Orleans is well known…
Source: SANDY HUFFAKER / Getty In a mere few days after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, at least seven states banned abortion. And even though judges blocked the enforcement of “trigger” abortion bans in three states, more bans in other states are expected…
While Steve and Marjorie Harvey are vacationing in France, a gang of other celebrity couples are enjoying the views in Greece. According to Instagram, Tina Knowles-Lawson and her husband, Richard Lawson invited their fellow famous friends on another annual summer vacation. “Best evening with this group of beauties,” Tina wrote in the caption on Instagram…
OPINION: It’s wrong and immoral to just shrug our shoulders and say the epidemic of gun deaths plaguing our nation is the price of freedom. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. After the July Fourth mass shooting in Highland Park near Chicago, you…
Albuquerque fire officials are investigating what led to a fire that killed a 15-year-old boy while police were in a standoff with a suspect in a Southeast Albuquerque neighborhood. The Albuquerque Police Department said they were pursuing 27-year-old Qiaunt Kelley for an armed carjacking, vehicle theft and probation violation. Kelley barricaded himself in the house,…
OPINION: ‘The Deadliest Disease In America‘ explores medical racism to help us see what’s really going on at the doctor’s office. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There are a lot of good reasons why a lot of Black people don’t like going…
Steve Harvey and his wife, Marjorie Harvey, had heads turning with their fashion styles at Paris Fashion Week. For the past week, the stylish duo has been vacationing in France, serving Black love and looks, and fans cannot get enough. The Harveys stepped out in matching black and white outfits in an Instagram video Steve…
Louisiana has now banned most abortions following a ruling that lifted a temporary restraining order that allowed three abortion clinics in the state to reopen. Law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction in New Orleans have stated that officers will not enforce the state law banning most abortions, area media outlets are reporting. Officers will not make…
Pastor John Gray has been hospitalized after being diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. The news of his critical condition was revealed by his wife, Aventer Gray, on social media. “My family and I stand in need of a miracle,” wrote Aventer in the post on July 10. She went to ask that her husband be…
The actress has starred in the popular series since it premiered in 2014. In a recent podcast appearance, Candice Patton opened up about her experience starring in the CW’s “The Flash,” specifically the online harassment she faced from fans. Candice Patton attends the 47th Annual People’s Choice Awards on Dec. 7, 2021 at Barker Hangar…
