The saxophonist was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the legendary funk band. Andrew Woolfolk, a former member of Earth, Wind & Fire, has died. The news was first announced by bandmate Philip Bailey. Bailey posted a photo of himself and Woolfolk on his Instagram page on April…
OPINION: Despite the Democratic Party’s political failures, if Republicans win House and Senate majorities in the midterm elections, it will be because the GOP rigged the system. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I believe Magic Johnson is the best basketball player who…
Several gunshots rang out at a youth baseball game in North Charleston, South Carolina, and it sent dozens of children and spectators scrambling for cover, according to reports. No injuries were reported, and police are conducting an investigation. The mayor of North Charleston offered a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of those…
Hosted by Patreon in support from Issa Rae, Amanda Seales, Jade Novah and more, Pull Up was launched to support business development through unprecedented access to resources. What would it look like if creators of color were given unprecedented access to capital, content and community? That’s the question a new program from Patreon hopes to…
Lopes, whose American Urban Radio Networks questioned presidents and championed battles for Black influence and against AIDS, died Saturday. Jerry Lopes, whose American Urban Radio Networks questioned presidents, delivered old-school R&B and talk, and championed battles for Black influence and against AIDS, died Saturday. Lopes died of natural causes at his Pittsburgh home, according to…
Police said Thompson arrived in another vehicle Sunday after they pulled over his daughter for expired license tags. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota lawmaker who’s been a longtime critic of police on Tuesday defended his conduct during a traffic stop for his adult daughter that turned into a verbal confrontation between him and…
OPINION: ‘Free Angela and All Political Prisoners’ is a great documentary for anyone who loves stories of Black history where Black women flex their revolutionary muscles and go to war for Black people. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Watch “Free Angela and…
Source: RuslanDashinsky / Getty Here’s a question: Why do we in the Black delegation continue to put up with the existence of Kevin Samuels? Why do we keep acting like the platform of this “relationship guru” is anything more than an “I hate women—but I’m just being real” dumping ground that appeals directly to the…
The bill has been stuck for months with eight Republicans senators objecting to it and only eight more legislative days to take action. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With the opportunity to make South Carolina the 49th state to pass a hate crimes law nearly gone, supporters turned to one of the survivors of the most…
Torrei Hart told us “It’s Torrei time,” following the release of her new film, “Super Turnt” three months ago. The comedian and actress had every intention of living life on her terms and embracing other creative passions she has. But one thing she can’t get away from is her ex-husband Kevin Hart. Earlier this month,…
