OPINION: For the first time in two years, the Black Legislative American Cookout Council opens the cookout season with an update on the best practices for Black barbecues. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Across Black America, people who own…
The two-time Olympic gold medalist faces drug smuggling charges that carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison On Saturday, the 100th day of Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia, the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) called for increased action from supporters and fellow athletes in their bid to bring the player home. As…
Recognizing the brave sacrifices of Black soldiers on Memorial Day. Source: Historical / Getty Memorial Day marks the official start of cookout season and family gatherings. A day to rest and reflect, Memorial Day also provides an opportunity to process the many ways Democracy and freedom are under attack. With conservative lawmakers and judges eroding…
Source: NewsOne / iOne Digital Last week, Walmart appeared to be gearing up to release its Great Value brand “Celebration Edition Juneteenth” ice cream in honor of the newest federal holiday. But after much backlash on social media, the retail giant announced that they would no longer be moving forward with the controversial rollout. According…
Fans are dragging music producer Swizz Beatz after he clapped back at podcast host Joe Budden regarding a comment about Beatz’s wife, singer Alicia Keys. The drama began on May 26 after Budden responded to a tweet commenting on Keys’ song “Diary” featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! and Jermaine Paul. After Budden replied to a comment posted…
The visit to Uvalde was Biden’s second trip in as many weeks to console a community in loss after a mass shooting. President Joe Biden grieved with the shattered community of Uvalde on Sunday, mourning privately for three hours with anguished families left behind when a gunman killed 19 schoolchildren and two teachers. Faced with chants…
The first Black woman licensed to practice law in North Carolina had a historical maker named in her honor on a highway in her hometown, Goldsboro, on Wednesday. Ruth Whitehead Whaley received her license to practice law in the state in 1933, but the license was ceremonial, said Ansley Wegner, the administrator of the Highway…
The Golden State Warriors are going to the NBA Finals for the sixth time in eight years after beating the Dallas Mavericks 120-110 on May 26, winning the seven-game series 4-1. However, the bigger story for some appears to be the grand gesture former NBA superstar-turned-sports analyst Shaquille O’Neal made toward a fan following Thursday night’s…
A Black Florida man suffering from mental illness died in jail last year. Now friends and family of Kevin Desir are still demanding justice and accountability for what they say is sheriff’s deputies’ culpability in his death. Critics of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, the agency charged with investigating Desir’s case, allege a cover-up, and…
“He loves me and my children in a way that has changed my life and my heart,” Shaunie said. Congratulations are in order to newlyweds Shaunie O’Neal of Basketball Wives fame and pastor Keion Henderson! The two united in marriage on Saturday with a Carribean ceremony attended by almost 200 guests, during which Shaunie was…
