Businessman and philanthropist Robert F. Smith is furthering his efforts to support students at historically Black colleges and universities through a new project. The Vista Equity Partners founder is joining forces with Prudential Financial to create grants for HBCU scholars facing financial burdens. The HELPS emergency microgrant program was developed in partnership with @Prudential to…
The newly married couple joins theGrio’s “Mighty Love” series on Black love, romance and relationship resilience. This is the fourth installment in theGrio’s “Mighty Love” series, running through February. Read our first couple’s story here. Barry Johnson, left, and Ernest OwensPhoto: Courtesy of Ernest Owens “I always assumed that I would have to alter something about…
O’Neal hosted his carnival-themed event “Shaq’s Fun House” on Friday night in downtown Los Angeles ahead of the Super Bowl Shaquille O’Neal threw one big party, but with two different experiences. O’Neal hosted his carnival-themed event “Shaq’s Fun House” on Friday night in downtown Los Angeles ahead of the Super Bowl this weekend. The self-proclaimed…
The CNN contributor and a friend discovered a mutual desire for another child during the COVID-19 lockdown Political commentator Van Jones and a longtime friend have welcomed a baby to the world after deciding to become “conscious co-parents” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jones, 53, told TMZ he devised the plan with his friend, named Noemi…
OPINION: This film, starring Tisha Campbell, Joe Torry and Paula Jai Parker, does not get the recognition it deserves. The ’90s were a good time for Black romantic comedies on the big screen. This is the era that gave us The Wood, The Best Man and Love Jones. Nestled among those blockbusters is a film…
Youngkin confused state senators Louise Lucas and Mamie Locke Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has apologized after mistaking one Black legislator for another in a text message. Youngkin issued the apology after Sen. Louise Lucas called attention to the mistake on Twitter. She noted that she received a text message from Youngkin congratulating her for a…
When fictional sorority sisters Valerie, Cassandra, Simona, and Dominique, played by a star-studded cast of award-winning singers and actresses LeToya Luckett, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Ta’Rhonda Jones, and Drew Sidora reunite for a Black Greek weekend celebration, it’s not long before the girls’ getaway is plagued with a series of weird and unexplainable events and things take…
The party followed Bieber’s private concert at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California Four people were shot and wounded early Saturday after a fight broke out outside a Los Angeles restaurant hosting a party that followed a Justin Bieber concert, police said. The gunfire erupted outside The Nice Guy restaurant, striking and injuring…
“We have a fight on our hands” said Dinelle Hardin, the sister of Ronald Greene, who died at the hands of police in a brutal beating on May 10, 2019. Greene’s family has been on a long winding road while seeking justice, however, within the last few weeks the investigation into Greene’s death has gained…
“I’m proud of the students who took a stand and decided that they were tired of hearing racists things,” one parent said. A substitute teacher at Farmington Hills High School was removed from the school Thursday after using a racist phrase toward a Black student. The incident was captured on camera and shared online. The…
