REVIEW: A documentary about Roy Hargrove, shown at Tribeca Film Festival, celebrates the late trumpeter but leaves holes in his important story. When Grammy-winning keyboardist/composer Robert Glasper first saw Roy Hargrove perform, he had a firm idea of what jazz musicians looked like and how they played. When high schooler Glasper saw Hargrove with his…
Republicans, for their part, sought to downplay their excitement about winning the decades-long fight against abortion rights, aware that the ruling could energize the Democratic base, particularly suburban women The shock quickly turned to sadness for Victoria Lowe. The 37-year-old lawyer, working outside a cafe in suburban Bucks County, Pennsylvania, said she couldn’t believe the…
OPINION: In a series for Black Music Month, Panama asks one of the all-important questions about Black movies: Which is better: the soundtrack or the movie? Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It’s June in Black America, which means that it’s also Black…
Source: ERIN SCHAFF / Getty Social media is always good for providing Black folks with a gentle reminder that right-wingers aren’t the only white folks we need to watch out for. There’s a reason the largely metaphorical “cookout invite” thing has become a thing of controversy within the Black community. White liberals be getting way…
Morehouse College has become part of the family tradition for three generations of Morehouse men captured in a photo gone viral. Norman Thomas Sr., Norman Thomas Jr., and Norman Thomas III all share the same name and come 2026, all are expected to be graduates of Morehouse College in Atlanta. “They talk about the Morehouse…
OPINION: The Brooklyn Nets guard seems set on turning down his option and seeking a trade. But which NBA team will take the risk of adding the mercurial superstar? Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. What would Kyrie do? If Kyrie Irving were…
Thousands are asking what happened after reports that beloved music veteran Chaka Zulu was reportedly shot in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood Sunday night, June 26. According to an incident report, officers responded to a call that multiple people were shot at 2293 Peachtree Road around 11:35 p.m. The co-founder of Disturbing Tha Peace Records is reportedly…
Florida voted to allow at least one of the licenses to be awarded to a farmer who has experienced historic discrimination. Twelve Black farmers have submitted applications in Florida for a lone medical marijuana license, reports The Orlando Sun-Sentinel, and it’s a guaranteed game-changer: The license could potentially be worth $50 million. This opportunity was…
It appears that no level of success will ever make music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs forget about the women who have been there for him during his toughest times. Following a star-studded musical tribute to his legacy, the Bad Boy Records founder accepted his “Lifetime Achievement” award at the BET Awards 2022, where he thanked…
Source: blogzworth / Blogzworth Hobbies are everything. The first time I paddled across a lake in my Kayak, I felt a oneness with nature like I’d never felt before. It was like I was meant to be in that very moment, surrounded by water on all sides. The water is a representation of the ebbs…
