TheGrio was in attendance as an emotional Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson addressed the nation after being confirmed to the high court. “I am the dream and the hope of the slave,” said Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as she addressed the nation at the White House on Friday as Biden-Harris cabinet officials, administration staffers, members of…
Spectators watched a man who could have lost a leg — or his life — in a car crash 15 months ago return to the spot of his past glory. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Of all the 6,576 shots that were officially struck at Augusta National on Day 1 of the Masters, only one truly…
A victory for African-American descendants of enslaved people will not be shared by other Blacks in the U.S. “Now that we know who’s eligible, let’s talk about the forms of reparations,” said Kamilah Moore, chair of the California Reparations Task Force. Moore leads a nine-member group formed in 2020 comprised of civil rights activists, lawyers,…
As the government cuts COVID aid to poorer countries, it risks a global crisis if cases start to increase In the latest Senate package targeted at stopping the coronavirus, U.S. lawmakers dropped nearly all funding for curbing the virus beyond American borders, a move many health experts slammed as dangerously short-sighted. They warn the suspension…
This week’s episode of The Rest with Coach Tish explores why social media is becoming a ‘content sunken place’ and how to save ourselves. If you’re wondering where your time went, check your screen time. I bet you’ll find your missing minutes there. The thing is, our phones can help us optimize our day (thank…
Actor Michael B. Jordan shaved his beard, and his fans on social media are beside themselves. A recent photograph of Jordan hanging out with his girlfriend, Lori Harvey, began circulating online and the “A Journal For Jordan” actor was without his mustache and beard. Fans were thrown for a loop and had strong reactions to…
Alvin Bragg says that the city will move forward despite the resignation of two top investigators Rejecting suggestions he has lost interest in going after Donald Trump, the Manhattan district attorney said Thursday a criminal investigation into the former president and his business practices is continuing “without fear or favor” despite a recent shakeup in…
The Las Royal Twins page has amassed over 60,000 followers supporting Amara La Negra’s “tumultuous journey” to motherhood. Love & Hip Hop: Miami star Amara La Negra has given birth to a set of twins who have already amassed more than 60,000 followers on Instagram. Their page, Las Royal Twins, has several photos, including one…
The newly confirmed judge won’t be officially sworn in until June or July Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will join a Supreme Court that is both more diverse than ever and more conservative than it’s been since the 1930s. She’s likely to be on the losing end of a bunch of important cases, including examinations of…
It’s a good week for rapper Fivio Foreign, who is celebrating the release of his debut album “B.I.B.L.E.” While promoting the 17-track project, the Brooklyn native revealed that he had a lot of cleaning up to do on one particular song at the request of Beyoncé. During an appearance at Hot 97’s “Ebro in the…
