Do y’all remember Pokémon GO, the mobile app game that, a few years ago, had people walking out in the middle of the street, getting robbed and running smack into various hazards while staring at their phone screens trying to catch a figure that only existed on said phone screens? Well, if you had to…
Rollins is seeking protection from the U.S. Marshals Service, backed by dozens of faith leaders and community groups. When she was sworn in on Monday, Rachel Rollins made history as the first Black woman to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts. Also historic are the number of violent and often racist threats against Rollins,…
Symone Sanders speaks onstage at Girlboss Rally NYC 2018 at Knockdown Center on November 18, 2018, in Maspeth, New York. | Source: JP Yim / Getty UPDATED: 10:45 a.m. ET, Jan. 11, 2021 Originally published: Aug. 13, 2019 Cable news is a rough and tumble game of shade, wit and knowing your politics. That said,…
Tracee Ellis Ross stopped fans in their tracks on Sunday, Jan. 9 after sharing a caption-less upload that showcased the actress’ toned features. In the Instagram post, Ross, who is rocking a black T-shirt, tiny shorts and sneakers, appeared to be enjoying her time outdoors as she filled her upload with streams of images that displayed…
OPINION: While comments and headlines suggesting that the famous 10-year-old is ‘all grown up’ may seem innocuous on the surface, there is a growing field of research on the dangers of ‘adultifying’ Black girls. “Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Daughter Blue Ivy Carter Is All Grown Up in New Birthday Photo” proclaimed an E! News headline last…
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are scheduled to be in Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon to deliver speeches widely described as expressing the urgency for passing voting rights legislation ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. However, some of the leading voices who have long sounded the alarm about the need for Congress to…
Halle Berry‘s dream on-screen daughter is none other than “Euphoria” star Zendaya, and not only are fans onboard with the “Bruised” actress’s casting choice, they’re also filled with potential plot ideas for the ladies to explore together. Berry, 55, considers herself a fan of the rising superstar and recently expressed interest in sharing the screen…
The upcoming spin-off of The CW’s popular series, ‘All American,’ dives into the world of HBCUs starring Geffri Maya All American fans, rejoice! The popular series on The CW has a brand new spin-off coming in February, and theGrio has a first look clip at the upcoming premiere. While All American: Homecoming may be from…
EXCLUSIVE: The political fight to protect the right vote and reform the filibuster reaches new heights as the White House visits Georgia — the home of civil rights icons Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and U.S. Rep. John Lewis. The political fight for voting rights and filibuster reform are getting a strong boost on Tuesday…
Firefighters hoisted a ladder to rescue people through their windows after a fire broke out inside a third-floor duplex apartment at 333 E. 181st St. in the Bronx Sunday. | Source: New York Daily News / Getty The recent deadly fires in the Bronx and Philadelphia have placed a spotlight on racial and economic disparities…
