What were once traditional hubs of a bustling Black populations, urban metropolitan areas like Chicago, Detroit, New York, and even Washington, D.C., are seeing drops in their Black populations over the past two decades, according to the latest census data. One possible reason behind the population shift is a modern-day migration of Black people leaving…
Gabrielle Union’s latest collection for New York & Company marks the multitalented star’s first venture into footwear. With a haircare collection and successful clothing line, Gabrielle Union already has us covered, style-wise, but her newest venture takes her brand from head to toe. On the heels of her new spring collection with longtime partners New…
OPINION: Heather Pinckney, executive director and board chair of the Black Public Defenders Association, is excited about the new perspective Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson—a former federal public defender—would bring to the high court. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson,…
“This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future” looks at White House team tensions, including Harris’ alleged reaction to her Vogue cover A new book by New York Times reporters Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns examines tensions between President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their respective teams, issues that…
The powerhouse producer, who helms the ceremony this year for the first time, also reveals what fans can expect from his “secret weapon,” Regina Hall As the ceremony’s producer, Will Packer is making history at this year’s Academy Awards. This time around, viewers can expect to be entertained throughout the show, thanks to the selection…
Shaquille O’Neal is considered to be a man of many talents, with success in sports, acting and entrepreneurship. But there’s an area where O’Neal seems to fall short in his fans’ eyes: his singing abilities or lack thereof. In a March 24 Instagram post shared with his millions of followers, O’Neal started off a recording…
Just weeks after Jermaine Dupri defended himself and Bow Wow against critics who clowned the Grammy Award-winning producer over his decision to sign the rapper over artists such as Bruno Mars and Usher, it now appears that the “Like You” emcee isn’t so-so sure he feels the same way. During a spontaneous four-hour Q&A session…
OPINION: If we’re fortunate enough to be able to afford to eat out, we should show respect to the hard-working people who are serving us, even if they make a mistake—and even if tipping is a legacy of slavery. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read…
Democratic state Sen. Janet Cruz’s Abandoned and Historic African American Cemeteries Act died at the Capitol earlier this month. Historic cemeteries in the state of Florida have long gone abandoned and forgotten. Now, one Tampa senator is determined to catalog and restore them across the Sunshine State. Democratic state Sen. Janet Cruz was disappointed that…
The Minnesota Disability Justice Network, members of the community and Minneapolis City Council member Andrew Johnson have worked together to honor a local African-American hero by naming a street after him. The current fire chief of the municipality said the man’s “perseverance and service” opened the door for others. John Cheatham (City of Minneapolis) On…
