OPINION: Colin Kaepernick is far from the first person to make the analogy, but the league is obviously 180 degrees away from slavery, writes Touré. I liked Colin Kaepernick’s new Netflix memoir show, Colin In Black and White, it’s an interesting look at his teenage years growing as a football player and learning about racism…
OPINION: David Love writes that the 2021 elections demonstrate why the time is now for Democrats to act on police reform The 2021 election results have proven that policing remains a frontburner issue in light of the George Floyd protests last year. The efforts and failures to enact police reform, the pressing needs in the…
Exclusive: The Grammy-winner singer/actress spoke with theGrio about the reimagining of the popular television series, which starred the late Michael Landon. In the 1980s, Highway To Heaven was a series that displayed the potential of humanity’s capacity for goodness, through the eyes and guidance of an angel. Today, that angel, once played by the late…
Tracee Ellis Ross’ latest fashion photo had fans at odds in the comments section on Wednesday, Nov. 3, after the actress uploaded an Instagram post showcasing her Gucci attire. The reason behind the commotion was Ross’ shoes. Tracee Ellis Ross’ latest fashion photo leads to a social media debate over the actress’ shoes. Photo:@traceeellisross/Instagram The…
Exclusive: The Tampa, Fla. rapper and his hitmaking mentor spoke with theGrio about LaTheGoat’s rise There are few producers as consistently successful at molding young hip-hop talent as Jermaine Dupri. Having written and produced Kris Kross, being an early supporter of TLC’s Left Eye, writing number-one singles for Bow Wow and Da Brat, or crafting…
Nicole Ari Parker revealed on Oct. 27 during an interview with Variety that “And Just Like That” would touch on the subject of race. The “Sex and the City” reboot scheduled to air later this year will star some original cast members, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon. In addition to the…
Chicago Public Schools and the estate of Jamari Dent have reached a settlement after the young child — a special needs student — died this June following a 2019 suicide attempt his mother claims was triggered by bullying from students and staff members at two separate schools. The Chicago Board of Education met on Wednesday,…
If one were in search of a picture-perfect modern example of how white supremacy works, they needn’t look any further than the Republican war on Critical Race Theory. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it a million more times: White people have no idea what CRT is. And because they don’t know, officials have…
The hip-hop star created an account to promote the new western actioner starring Idris Elba and Regina King One day after JAY-Z created an Instagram account to promote the new Netflix film The Harder They Fall, the rapper quit the platform. The hip-hop icon, who was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of…
The Crimson Piper Marching Band of Tuskegee University will get new leadership after fed-up band members went on strike and missed two games. The Crimson Piper Marching Band of Tuskegee University will get new leadership after band members went on strike to protest what they called “a blatant lack of resources, organization and leadership needed…
