Comedian Dave Chapelle is back in the headlines with another comedy show. But unlike recent times where he has been the subject of controversy and an onstage attack, Chapelle has the spotlight because of an act of generosity. In the wake of a grocery store shooting that left 10 people dead and three others injured…
Source: Daniela Duncan / Getty Many have used the age-old tale of a phoenix rising from ashes as a metaphor for life to remind us that beauty can be on the other side of pain, tragedy and loss if we allow it. The sordid history of Gadsden’s Wharf, a former slave ship docking port in…
OPINION: We are going to have to fight back against the all-powerful gun lobby and demand our congressional leaders act. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. As the families of those murdered in a Buffalo grocery store testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee…
The parents of a a Black teen at a majority white middle school in Tennessee are fighting back after being bullied and harassed for months by filing a federal lawsuit against the school officials. “There’s been documented incidents in this case of no fewer than 12 racial harassment episodes,” said Larry Crain, attorney representing the…
DHS also warns that China, Russia, Iran and other nations seek to foment divisions within the U.S. to weaken the country and its standing in the world. A looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the midterm elections are potential triggers for extremist violence over the next six months, the Department of…
With summer quickly approaching, LeToya Luckett appeared to be getting ready to turn some heads with her fashion sense and toned physique. On June 6, the “Torn” singer debuted a new look while announcing her collaboration with celebrity stylist J. Bolin for an upcoming collection. LeToya Luckett stuns fans after showing off her toned figure…
The study was spawned by incidents of girls facing suspensions and exclusion from extracurricular fun due to their hair styles. In a study to examine hair satisfaction in young black girls, researchers found that it is common for them to have negative experiences that lead to hair dissatisfaction, according to an article published Sunday by…
WJBE owner, former Tennessee lawmaker Joe Armstrong, was convicted of a felony tax case. The FCC says he didn’t report it. The Federal Communications Commission has informed the only Black-owned radio station in Knoxville, Tennessee it could lose its license. Knox News, the online home of Knoxville News Sentinel, recently reported that WJBE owner and…
Former professional athlete and podcast host Ryan Clark is taking a bashing online after sparking a controversial debate on talent. Clark, as some social media users say, chose violence when he boldly pitted Chris Brown against the icon and world’s most beloved pop star, Michael Jackson. Chris Brown (L) and Michael Jackson (R). (Photo by…
On a recent appearance on the “All The Smoke” podcast hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, “NBA On TNT” personality Kenny Smith talked about how he and Charles Barkley always give Shaquille O’Neal the blues for making mistakes on set. (Getty Images/Screenshot IG) Smith recalled one particular incident that set the tone and raised the…
