From setting up a Kwanzaa table to the cultural meaning behind the holiday, theGrio breaks down all things Kwanzaa Many of us have heard of Kwanzaa, and some of us have referred to it as the ‘Black Christmas,’ but the reality is, Kwanzaa’s not a religious holiday, so it can be celebrated in tandem with…
Michael B. Jordan makes his romantic drama debut in ‘A Journal For Jordan’ and what romance would be complete without a little nudity? While he’s no stranger to being shirtless, the film’s love scene marks the star’s first time showing a little rear, and the star revealed that although the intimate moment was handled as…
The body of Kevon Ricks was uncovered after a fire erupted at a QVC facility in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, last weekend. The 21-year-old, who was the father of a 1-year-old, reportedly was found at a loading dock of the building. He was the sole fatality. According to a statement from Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office, at…
Nicole Byer, Michael Che and more have offerings ready to binge this holiday season As streamers continue to churn out quality comedy content, this season brings specials from the best comedians in the game. TheGrio has you covered with five that are perfect for holiday break binge-watching. Michael Che: Shame The Devil Saturday Night Live‘s…
97 people have died of the unknown disease, mostly elderly and children under age 14 A mysterious illness has reportedly killed nearly 100 people in South Sudan, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch an investigation. According to reports, 97 people have died of the unknown disease in Fangak, Jonglei State, and the deaths…
Founding Pretty Ricky member Baby Blue Whoaaa has been sentenced for his involvement in a COVID-19 loan scam. On Thursday, Dec. 16, the former “Love and Hip Hop: Miami” star, whose real name is Diamond “Baby Blue” Smith, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Pretty…
King’s daughter Kirby welcomed son Luca Miller in September Oprah Winfrey welcomed the grandson of her bestie Gayle King into her Montecito, California estate by singing The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” with her longtime beau Stedman Graham in a video shared on Instagram. King was not part of the festivities as she has not…
It’s easy to get so caught up in everything happening around us during the holidays, we forget to check in with ourselves. Not only is the holiday season a time to give to others, but it’s a time to give to yourself. It’s easy to get so caught up in everything happening around us —…
It’s been three months since Nene Leakes lost her husband, Gregg, at age 66 following a long fight with colon cancer. The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” vet is now dating Liberian businessman Nyonisela Sioh. Leakes recently confirmed her relationship with Sioh during an interview with The Shade Room on Saturday, Dec. 18. Nene Leakes and…
Texas will not move forward with a request to pardon Floyd for a 2004 conviction A Texas board that had unanimously supported a posthumous pardon for George Floyd over a 2004 drug arrest in Houston backpedaled in an announcement Thursday, saying “procedural errors” were found in their recommendation months after leaving the decision to Republican…
