Somi speaks over 200 words, teaches various computer science concepts and raises awareness of cyberbullying. This Black History Month, add another beautiful Black doll to your child’s—or your own—collection. Described as a “curious, bright, humorous and young girl who has a natural interest in learning computer programming concepts from her mom,” Somi is an interactive…
There are watershed moments in life where someone risks it all to benefit the greater good. Those moments have produced prophets and pariahs in history alike as those who are called know the jeopardy involved. Head coach Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to the game against the New England Patriots at…
Armed homeowners Mark T. and Patricia N. McCloskey stand in front of their house along Portland Place as they confront protesters marching to St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson’s house on June 28, 2020, in the Central West End of St. Louis. | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch / Getty A bill centered on self-defense that is…
Transcribed by: Sydney Henriques-Payne Completion date: February 2, 2022 DCP EP 100: The Beauty of Black Hair: Lori L. Tharps Shana Pinnock: [00:00:03] Welcome to Dear Culture, the podcast that gives you news you can trust for the culture. I’m your co-host Shana Pinnock, Social Media Director here at theGrio. [00:00:09][6.5] Gerren Keith Gaynor: [00:00:10]…
Three-part documentary about weekly all-Black comedy nights at The Comedy Store premieres on Prime Video Feb. 4. Black stand-up comedy culture has birthed so many stars and projects over the last 30 years despite once being marginalized as the ‘chitlin’ circuit.’ Prime Video chronicles how it shaped the careers of many of today’s comedy stars…
Reginae Carter left fans amazed on Tuesday, Feb. 1, after the 23-year-old showcased her acting skills while recreating a scene from Starz’s hit series “Power Book II: Ghost.” The scene that Carter reenacted occurred during the Jan. 23 episode where (spoiler alert) LaToya Tonodeo’s character Diana Tejada revealed family secrets, including her mother Monet Tejada…
Source: Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of New York Several “drug crew” members have been arrested for allegedly being responsible for the deadly batch of fentanyl-laced heroin that killed actor Michael K. Williams. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the NYPD announced that they arrested four…
OPINION: So many of us are at war with glass ceilings and white privilege, whether seeking a job as a CEO, a seat on the Supreme Court or a head coaching job in the NFL. So many Black people know exactly what former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is going through. We know what…
Vivica A. Fox is keeping up with the latest trend on social media known as the #resumechallenge. It was inspired by celebrities highlighting their most famous movie roles to the 2008 track “That’s Not My Name” from British-pop duo The Ting Tings. After witnessing Halle Berry, Kerry Washington and others do the same, Fox created…
“This is about equal opportunity for qualified Black candidates, not just in football, but everywhere, in all industries,” Flores told ESPN on Wednesday. Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores says the number one reason he filed his class-action lawsuit against the league on Tuesday was to create change and increase opportunities for other aspiring…
