Close took to her official Instagram page to detail the standout moment from the 93rd Annual Academy Awards According to Glenn Close, the now-famous clip of her doing the “Da Butt” dance at the Oscars was a “completely spontaneous” moment. As theGrio previously reported, while the 93rd Annual Academy Awards was different than years past,…
Exclusive: The comedian also has some choice words for former President Donald Trump In a must-watch interview, theGrio’s April Ryan sits down with comedian Flame Monroe for a dynamic conversation on politics, policing, gun violence and more. From the Chauvin trial to the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, Ryan and Monroe cover important topics in…
Homes in Black neighborhoods are undervalued by $46,000 on average, according to a recent study conducted by a national real estate brokerage. Redfin senior economist and lead author of the analysis Reginald Edwards said “bias” explains the persistent disparity which leaves Black Americans at a disadvantage in the U.S. housing market. According to Redfin’s analysis…
The FBI’s Charlotte field office has officially opened an inquiry to determine whether civil rights were violated during the fatal shooting. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced an official investigation into the shooting death of Andrew Brown Jr. by North Carolina police officers while trying to serve an arrest warrant. Eyewitnesses say Brown, who…
“We acknowledge how incredibly lucky we are to get pregnant and have access to excellent pre and postnatal care,” she said. Actress Amber Stevens West revealed she and her husband actor Andrew J. West are pregnant with their second child in a heartwarming Instagram post. Read More: Christina Milian welcomes son Kenna: ‘Welcome to the…
Reality star Candiace Dillard of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” received backlash on social media for her “divorce” tweet on Thursday, April 22, because many people insinuated Dillard targeted the post at Falynn Guobadia. Guobadia of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” announced hours before in a post that she and her husband, Simon Guobadia, were splitting. Dillard wrote,…
Prior to the sale, the record for a sneaker purchase was held by a pair of ’85 Jordan 1s that Michael Jordan wore during a preseason game in Italy. Used clothes and shoes typically sell for discounted prices, but items worn by music icons on prestigious stages make record-breaking sales. A pair of prototype Nikes worn…
Usher is coming clean about his “Ush Bucks.” Two weeks ago he was caught up in a bit of controversy online after an exotic dancer called him out for throwing fake money with his face on it in the club. But the “U Got It Bad” singer can explain. On April 12 social media was…
The official skincare line is set to launch this fall It looks like Naomi Osaka is the latest public figure to dive into skincare. The tennis star announced her new line, Kinló, made explicitly for “melanated skin tones.” Naomi Osaka is unstoppable! From winning her fourth title in February 2021 to becoming part-owner of a professional women’s soccer…
The $15 million fund is investing in underrepresented founders from underrepresented communities In the United States, only 1% of venture capital funded startup founders are Black. The dismal number leads one to wonder if the disproportionate allocation of funds to help Black and Brown businesses grow could be preventing them from expanding to household names….
