The only Black Formula 1 driver received racist comments, including monkey emojis and racial epithets, after winning first place in a race The only Black Formula 1 driver, Lewis Hamilton, received racist attacks online after winning a race on Sunday. Hamilton — who often uses his platform to bring awareness about racism and social justice…
The list of major retailers joining the growing 15 Percent Pledge national campaign to invest in Black-owned businesses is growing. The latest to join in is Nordstrom, which owns and operates 356 stores combined in the United States and Canada. The leading fashion retailer is the first to sign on with a 10-year commitment of…
The famed civil rights attorney has been accepting donations for his new full-service law facility in Florida Ben Crump has reacted to Jeff Bezos gifting Van Jones $100M to use at his disposal to help the most vulnerable. As previously reported by theGrio, the Amazon founder and wealthiest man in America announced Tuesday that he…
Sean Kingston left fans a bit perplexed on July 20 after the 31-year-old attempted to sing his way out of a ticket. It is unclear where the incident occurred or why the singer and his unidentified passenger were essentially pulled over. In the clip, Kingston is seen addressing one of the two officers before belting…
“While she chose to pursue a new opportunity, we are proud of the work we’ve done together,” ESPN said in a statement. ESPN has announced that Maria Taylor’s contract is ending, and an agreement on an extension could not be reached. The sports channel said in a statement that Taylor’s last assignment was the NBA…
Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson may have to sit out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics this summer, but more opportunities are heading her way. On Tuesday, Richardson appeared in the new Beats by Dre commercial, which not only promoted their new Beats Studio Buds, but also revealed that Kanye West’s album “Donda” would be released this upcoming…
Former President Donald Trump is perhaps the most stubborn American political figure of his time. As unflinching as he appeared to be during his presidency, it may come as a surprise that Trump had any regrets. Still, a lengthy excerpt published by Vanity Fair from Carol Leonning and Philip Rucker’s new book “I Alone Can…
OPINION: The urgency for a new Black internationalism and the collective wisdom that only Pan Africanism can inspire has never been more necessary or possible. What South Africa was supposed to be … In 1987, I vividly remember dancing to Free Nelson Mandela in college, always knowing that my white classmates wanted him to be…
Tamar Braxton debunked surgery allegations on Tuesday, July 20, after the 44-year-old debuted a new look on Instagram while sporting a red two-piece ensemble. In the initial clip, captioned “You see this señorita with the flower in her hair #extraordinarytamar,” the singer is seen smizing as the unidentified cameraperson slightly pans the lens downward to give…
The original director took to TMZ with some complaints about the new sequel, including choosing LeBron James as the star Remakes are not for everyone. The original Space Jam director has slammed the new reboot, Space Jam: A New Legacy, telling TMZ, “LeBron ain’t Michael.” Space Jam: A New Legacy is finally in theaters and…
