No matter how much success she’s amassed in the realm of entertainment, New Jersey native Queen Latifah has always stayed true to her Newark roots. The rapper and actress—whose real name is Dana Owens—is empowering her community through a new project centered on housing equity, NJ.com reported. Newark’s Queen returns home to build housing on…
Like Mother, like son. Phaedra Parks showcased on April 28, that she and her 8-year-old son Dylan Nida are alike in more ways than one. The former “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star shares Nida with her ex-husband, Apollo Nida. Phaedra Parks’ shady clip with her son Dylan Nida has fans bringing up how both…
On International Jazz Day, theGrio examines the racist origins of the term “jazz“ Since 2011, the world has celebrated April 30 as International Jazz Day. It’s a day dedicated to celebrating the genre’s music, considered one of America’s greatest artistic and cultural creations, and musicians worldwide. Jazz music has been an outlet for freedom of expression…
Throughout history, Black journalists have used their passion for storytelling to unearth and amplify truths about America’s social and political landscapes, and two pioneering reporters who broke racial and gender barriers in media will be honored by the White House Correspondents’ Association. The legacies of trailblazing reporters Alice Dunnigan and Ethel Payne will be celebrated…
A Kentucky middle school is the site of a potential hate crime after a white student strangled and assaulted a Black student in the school’s bathroom. Video of the incident captures racial slurs being used as the attacker places the child in a chokehold until he loses consciousness. The six-second video also recorded other students…
“We need all of you to tell the stories and lend perspectives only you can give.” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised theGrio and its political reporter, April Ryan, for the contributions they make to journalism. Schumer made his videotaped remarks ahead of theGrio’s star-studded event, “A Seat at the Table,” which honors correspondent April…
Steve Harvey has plenty of advice on relationships, but he won’t be freely dishing any to his daughter Lori Harvey’s beau, actor Michael B. Jordan. The doting lovebirds have yet to hit any public relationship obstacles, but that didn’t stop the comedian’s fans from wondering what advice he would give Jordan. Harvey has been outspoken…
OPINION: The funeral for the fashion icon, who died in January, was attended by luminaries who came to honor a man who was one of the central voices in the fashion community. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The large, ornate Abyssinian Baptist…
SWV Performing at the 2021 ONE Musicfest in Atlanta Source: Prince Williams / Getty One of the best-selling girl groups is finally getting its due shine. When it came to R&B music during its golden era in the ’80s and ’90s, singing groups were popping up by the dozens. However, none came close to comparing…
Young’s great-niece, Renotta Young, told theGrio this promotion was “a long time coming and overdue.” Army senior leaders honored U.S. Army Colonel Charles Young on Friday during a posthumous promotional ceremony held at United States Military Academy West Point, located in New York. Young’s great-niece, Renotta Young, told theGrio this promotion was “a long time…
