Although hate crimes appeared to go down by 7 percent, attacks directed at Asian-Americans specifically went up by a whopping 150 percent In response to all the hate crimes against Asians across the country, this week a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation meant to combat the disturbing uptick in violence. According to NBC News, the No…
The late Glee star previously hosted the GLAAD Media Awards twice In a touching tribute, the Glee cast reunited to honor the late Naya Rivera at the GLADD awards on Thursday. This summer will mark a year since the tragic passing of Glee star Naya Rivera. A landmark character in terms of LGBTQ+ representation, Rivera’s…
OPINON: As we turn the page on this pandemic, the Black community must fight to ensure that federal, state and local investments end up in our students’ classrooms Classrooms look different these days. Some are in person. Some are virtual. Some are hybrid. All in all, this is a new normal. Our neighborhood public schools…
The ocean is the center of a sobering documentary on how humans are impacting its ecosystem As we gear up for Earth Day this month, SEAspiracy is certainly worth a watch if you want some horrifying facts to jumpstart your environmental kick. Read More: Courtney B. Vance and Suzan-Lori Parks discuss ‘Genius: Aretha’ on theGrio’s…
EXCLUSIVE: CNN Tonight host Don Lemon’s new book “This Is The Fire” seeks to help Americans navigate through the nation’s racially turbulent time It is not unusual for CNN Tonight host Don Lemon to hold down the anchor chair with riveting conversations and panel discussion on varying topics to include all things politics and beyond. His…
Beloved rapper DMX has passed at the age of 50, just a week after suffering a heart attack. Family of the late rapper, born Earl Simmons, confirmed his death Friday, April 9, with the following statement: “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away…
A California attorney who once served as a legal adviser to former President Donald Trump during his 2020 reelection campaign said she is open to filing a lawsuit over Oakland’s new basic-income pilot program because of its focus on Black and other minority residents should the appropriate plaintiff and case present itself. The guaranteed-income pilot…
The viral interaction occurred during a debate with Leo Terrell on crime in St. Louis A debate on crime in the Midwestern city St. Louis on the Fox News broadcast America’s Newsroom hosted by Bill Hemmer went viral after the conversation turned ugly. Pundit Geraldo Rivera asked network contributor and civil rights attorney Leo Terrell about the last time…
Keyshia Cole still has not identified who her new boo is, but it looks like they are already going on vacation together. On April 8, she uploaded a video that shows how she’s exercising so she can get her body right for her trip. In the caption she wrote, “Getting ready for BaeCation .” Thanking…
From shocking docs to peculiar pranks films, this list has you covered The weekend is here and that means you should have some time to catch up on some of the films and TV shows you missed and theGrio has you covered if you’re still trying to figure out what to watch. With so many…
