OPINION: Touré writes we are debating about whether we should teach our children real American history or if we should lie to them and protect their fragile white hearts. Condoleezza Rice’s recent appearance on The View was offensive and disgusting for many reasons but she was who we thought she was: a soldier for white…
Robert De Niro won’t be breaking the bank as his long-standing divorce proceedings come to a close. The Hollywood A-lister can release a sigh of relief after a Manhattan appellate court sided with the actor in denying his estranged wife Grace Hightower, a Black woman, half his career and business earnings — estimated at $500…
“I’m missing a piece of my lip to this day,” the ‘Empire’ actress shared. Taraji P. Henson spoke out about a past abusive relationship in the latest installment of Peace of Mind With Taraji on Facebook Watch. The Hollywood veteran shared a clip of her candid conversation with Growing Up Hip-Hop star Angela Simmons, who…
“The working mom or parent is facing the conflict of being present or being paid. The sacrifice of either comes at a great cost,” she said. Meghan Markle used her considerable platform this week as an opportunity to speak on behalf of working mothers across the country who need more support on a federal level….
AUP Episode 21 (aired Oct 22, 2021) Transcribed: Cameron Blackwell October 22, 2021 Cortney Wills: [00:00:03] Hello and welcome to Acting Up the podcast that dives deep into the world of TV and film that highlights our people, our communities, and our stories. I’m your host, Cortney Wills, Entertainment Director at theGrio. And this week…
Source: Al Seib / Getty The saga of controversy that’s resulted from Dave Chappelle’s very viral Netflix standup special, “The Closer,” has practically been unfolding daily since it premiered just over two weeks ago. The backlash stems from jokes Chappelle made that many people in the LGBTQ+ community deemed as transphobic, leading to an employee…
OPINION: If Democrats keep up their circular firing squad they won’t accomplish anything, paving the way for Republicans to gain the majority control in House and Senate in the 2022 elections and possible reelection of Trump In 1980, Democrats fought a bitter civil war between supporters of President Jimmy Carter and Sen. Edward Kennedy of…
The activist started the list, which highlights emotional riches and meaningful stories rather than net worth, in partnership with Glenfiddich Scotch Whiskey. Activist, educator, and author Brittany Packnett Cunningham has curated a new list that redefines what it means to be “rich.” In her partnership with Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky, Cunningham curated #Richest25, a list inspired…
Toya Johnson‘s pre-birthday announcement on Thursday, Oct. 21, got sidetracked after her daughter Reign Rushing, 3, killed the mood with her honesty. The 37-year-old, who will be celebrating her birthday sometime next week, said before the toddler rained on her parade, “It’s almost my birthday, Reign.” Toya Johnson’s pre-birthday video goes left after her daughter…
The cast from the hit HBO series came together to celebrate the premiere of the series’ fifth and final season. The biggest party in Hollywood went down Thursday night when the Insecure cast ushered in season 5 with style at a season premiere celebration in Los Angeles. By the looks of the photos, the cast…
