Lance Hines later apologized for his “offensive and inappropriate” comments, saying he was committed to supporting those programs. The vice mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, is being criticized after referring to one of the city’s community-based intervention programs as a “hug-a-thug” approach during a recent Little Rock board of directors meeting. According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,…
We all knew Taraji P. Henson could sing. But we had no idea she could hang with soul queens like Jennifer Hudson and Mary J. Blige. On Tuesday, March 1, Taraji shared a video flexing her vocals chops alongside celebrity vocal coach Steve Mackey. Taraji Henson. (Photo: @tarajiphenson/Instagram) Taraji shocked herself and viewers watching the…
Navari Deon Jones was shot at least once before crashing the vehicle he was driving and dying near police headquarters in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, according to local authorities. Authorities in Birmingham, Ala. are still looking for the person they say shot three people at a local motorcycle club over the weekend, including a man…
Art Briles’ time at Grambling State University only lasted a few days. The former head football coach linked to a sexual assault scandal at Baylor University has resigned from the offensive coordinator position at Grambling State after intense backlash from the HBCU community, including prominent alumni. Source: Art Briles will no longer be the offensive…
The series following Rue, Jules and the rest of the East Highland high schoolers just wrapped up it’s second season on Sunday night Euphoria is certainly leaving its mark in the television landscape. The second season of the popular drama series has officially come to a close, and according to the official ratings, the Zendaya-led…
Diddy’s son Quincy is anything but happy about his recent experience with commercial airlines JetBlue. The actor took to his social media account on Monday, Feb 28, to detail what he describes as being physically assaulted by a pilot in a disagreement over carry-on luggage. Speaking directly to his phone’s camera, the “Star” actor explained…
“I’m excited to be able to continue the momentum from the sold-out Club Quarantine Live shows last year,” D-Nice said in a statement provided to theGrio. D-Nice is bringing Club Quarantine Live to Sin City. The DJ/producer will be hosting his popular online dance party in Las Vegas this September, armed with a line-up of…
Tesla’s California plant is allegedly plagued by a racially discriminatory work environment, one where Black employees have been called porch monkeys and the N-word by co-workers, according to a lawsuit filed on Feb. 9. The lawsuit accused the company of “rampant racism.” Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, faces numerous lawsuits from the state of California alleging racial discrimination…
Briles, the former Baylor coach fired for disregarding protocols in a player sexual-assault scandal, steps down as Grambling’s offensive coordinator. Art Briles, the former football coach Baylor University fired for disregarding protocols for investigating sexual assault allegations, has resigned from Grambling State University just four days after the Louisiana college hired him as an offensive…
The Legacy Quilt at the new exhibit, “Making the Nation’s Table,” illustrates Black people’s impact on American cuisine. The new exhibit African/American: Making the Nation’s Table will run from February 23 to June 19, 2022, at the Aliko Dangote Hall at the Africa Center at The Museum of Food and Drink on 5th Avenue in…
