Malinda Williams has always understood the assignment, whether showcasing the woman’s experiences on-screen or creating safe spaces for Black women. The actress is widely known for starring in “The Wood” and Showtime’s “Soul Food,” which won three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Drama Series. The actress spoke with Atlanta Black Star about a few of…
Source: Sean Rayford / Getty On day five of the murder trial of Greg and Travis McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan, the three men accused of hunting down and killing Ahmaud Arbery, a white defense attorney lost his whishes-negroes-were-still-cotton-picking mind. Kevin Gough, the attorney representing Bryan—who must have drawn the short straw in the lottery for…
Beckham is the second veteran NFL star in the past two weeks to join the Rams Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams on Thursday, choosing Los Angeles and its burgeoning super team over several potential free-agent destinations. The Browns released Beckham on Monday midway through his third season in…
EXCLUSIVE: TheGrio spoke with body performance and injury expert Dr. Rami Hashish to discuss what may have led to the Astroworld Festival deaths. The aftermath of the tragedy at the Astroworld Festival on Nov. 5 has been mounting exponentially with chaos and controversy. Following the deaths of nine attendees during headliner and festival founder Travis…
“NBS works to identify, develop and support athletes of color that are going to win international and Olympic competitions representing the United States. That is our mission right now,” says Henry Rivers It was the winter of 1997. Henry Rivers vividly remembers the ski trip to Vail, Colorado. The cool crisp air, the freshly fallen snow,…
“Racism is built into our infrastructure,” tweeted Adams, New York City’s next mayor, “and we need to confront and combat it.” Eric Adams, who was recently elected New York City’s next mayor, is echoing the sentiments of other Democrats who say racism was “built into” America’s infrastructure. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, who’s running as…
The store is owned and operated by a local married couple who push for traditional reading experiences. Roxbury is a major cultural hub in the city of Boston. However, the area is often overlooked by tourists, and even some locals, who seek mainstream attractions. The area has a large Black population and features dozens of…
The Kyle Rittenhouse trial is underway in Kenosha County Circuit Court this week. Rittenhouse is on trial for criminal homicide after killing two people and wounding another during social unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer. Rittenhouse took the stand in his own defense on Wednesday, Nov. 10, and seemingly broke down in tears as he gave his…
This is the first time both groups will share a stage together. Bad Bunny and Megan Thee Stallion will also perform. Boy band history is about to be made at the 2021 American Music Awards. New Edition and New Kids On The Block (NKOTB) will be performing together for the first time ever during the…
If you want a friend that is simply going to tell you what you want to hear all of the time, then Reginae Carter may not be the friend for you. The 22-year-old recently appeared on “The Real” daytime talk show and discussed how keeping it real with her friends can backfire. “This is like…
