OPINION: The newly redrawn district maps have made a mess of political races, exposing the infighting between the differing factions of the Democratic Party. 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 is going on in New York with these new redistricting maps? Most…
Music mogul Jay Z shared a conversation he had with late rapper Christopher Wallace, otherwise known as The Notorious B.I.G. and Biggie Smalls about moving to Atlanta back in the 1990s recently. The “Song Cry” rapper, whose born name is Shawn Carter, made the comments during TIDAL’s “A Toast To Biggie” to honor Wallace on what…
A viral video shows a Black woman viciously assaulted in a racially motivated attack by a white Jacksonville, Florida, man that left the victim traumatized. Kevin Williamson, 59, has been arrested and charged with battery, but the victim wants Williamson to face stiffer hate crime charges. Rayme McCoy, 23, is still healing from a vicious…
Bobby Brown recalls having a heavy spending problem as a rising young artist. The legendary R&B singer will detail the highs and lows of his early days as a member of New Edition, his solo career and other legal matters in A&E’s “Biography: Bobby Brown.” The two-night premiere begins Monday, May 30 at 8 p.m. EST,…
State troopers stand outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. | Source: ALLISON DINNER / Getty While dozens of families are mourning the loss of their young loved ones who were killed in the Uvalde school shooting, the investigation into the carnage has shifted its focus to the police response…
Source: bahaiteachings / bahaiteachings Dana Albert Dorsey became Miami, Florida’s first Black millionaire in America in the late 1900s. His story isn’t widely told in history books but now, some historians are working hard to document the businessman’s legacy. The bustling real estate mogul built a massive wealth fortress by acquiring land and real…
OPINION: As the new host of theGrio’s legacy podcast, Dear Culture, Panama Jackson breaks down his vision and goals for the show. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. *Taps mic* Is this thing on? Oh yes, it is! Why hello, there. I’m Panama…
The incident near a high school in Richardson comes just one day after Salvador Ramos allegedly killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. An unidentified Texas high school student has been arrested and faces a weapons charge after he allegedly walked toward his high school with a rifle, ABC affiliate WFAA has reported….
Democrat Antonio Delgado, 45, was sworn in on Wednesday Democrat Antonio Delgado was sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor Wednesday, becoming the state’s first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office. Delgado, who identifies as Afro-Latino, is taking on the largely ceremonial role in the administration of Gov. Kathy Hochul, who selected…
The Democratic candidate challenging Abbott in the next gubernatorial race says enough is enough on gun control Surrounded by fellow Republicans on a high school stage, Gov. Greg Abbott was wrapping up his opening remarks about the killing of school children and teachers in Uvalde, Texas, when Beto O’Rourke strode forward from his seat in…
