2020 has often been referred to as a year of “racial reckoning” as the longstanding systemic injustices endured by the Black community were magnified. News cycles and social media feeds were filled with a barrage of images that harrowingly illustrated the disregard for Black life. For some, the inhumanity came as a shock. For many—especially…
As we wrap up February’s ‘Mighty Love’ series, the Tony-nominated playwright and her musician husband share their 23-year love story. This is a continuation of theGrio’s “Mighty Love” series, running through February. Read our first couple’s story here. When Tony-nominated playwright and MacArthur Genius Dominique Morisseau met producer James ” J.” Keys in their native Detroit, it’s likely…
Roberts appeared on the latest episode of ‘Acting Up,’ and broke down the podcast and how these slaves ships are ultimately discovered On the latest episode of Acting Up, theGrio’s Cortney Wills sits down with Tara Roberts, National Geographic Explorer and Storyteller. Roberts breaks down the new podcast, Into the Depths, the power of discovering slave…
The cosmetics maker said its former executive John Demsey’s IG posts “do not reflect the values of The Estée Lauder Companies.” An Estée Lauder executive who recently posted a meme on Instagram that included a racial slur and a joke about COVID-19 has been ordered to leave the company by the end of the week….
Source: Roy Rochlin / Getty The White House will have a new leader helping to oversee their involvement with HBCUs. Newly appointed Dr. Dietra Trent began her tenure Monday as the Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Our VSU family…
Kweli and Yasiin Bey announced in 2018 that they have been recording the follow-up to their 1998 debut, ‘Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star.’ Talib Kweli gave fans some hope that a new Black Star album may be on the way. The rapper took to social media to tease that he and Black…
After a Black History Month focused on our health, we must continue to make it a priority. While many of us might not have even known Black History Month had themes, the past 28 days were officially intended to focus on the health and wellness of the Black community. But regardless of the time of…
Rapper 50 Cent and singer Usher Raymond have more in common than their Grammy awards, status on the Billboard charts, and platinum-selling albums. Both artists have sons named Sire. During Usher’s most recent visit to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the “Confessions” singer revealed details about the birth of his Irish twins: only daughter Sovereign Bo and youngest son Sire. 50…
Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has had a rough go of it in Los Angeles — probably the complete opposite of what he thought the experience of teaming up with LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony would be like. Russell Westbrook – Getty Images After another horrible loss, a 123-95 blowout to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, a reporter asked…
Police cars with flashing lights are stationed at major intersections and highways. WASHINGTON (AP) — The fencing around the U.S. Capitol is back up for the president’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. Police cars with flashing lights are stationed at major intersections and highways. The U.S. National Guard is on standby. It’s the…
