Two fifth-graders from Augusta, Georgia are living proof that you’re never too young to drive impact in your community. Jordan Wilard and Jordyn Walker wanted to ensure children facing hardships had a glimmer of joy this holiday season, so they hand-delivered gifts to a local shelter, WRDW reported. The youngsters—who are presidents of their fifth-grade…
Songstress Ciara and her husband NFL player Russell Wilson have been dedicated to ensuring youth from underserved communities have access to high-quality education. This holiday season, the couple advanced their efforts to inspire and empower children. The Wilsons made a visit to their Des Moines-based Why Not You Academy charter school to surprise students with…
A Black U.S. Navy veteran has filed a claim against the San Diego Police Department after being assaulted in 2020. The 32-year-old called the police after being attacked, but instead of receiving assistance, an officer knocked out his teeth and arrested him. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, on Oct. 11, Stephen Keith filed a claim…
Talk show host Wendy Williams still hasn’t returned to her show, and many rumors have been flying around about her physical and mental well-being. Her younger brother, Tommy Williams, recently spoke to these rumors and the struggles that the entire family has been facing, including Wendy. Williams lost her mother and divorced her husband, Kevin…
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…
