Source: Sean Rayford / Getty A new initiative spearheaded by former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick seeks to change funding for civic engagement and grassroots organizing. Building on his own experience as a candidate, Patrick says that supporting the grassroots is necessary for sustained engagement beyond election day. As co-chair of the American Bridge 21st Century,…
Tyler Perry’s been in the film industry for nearly two decades and has dedicated his writing skills to several movies and plays for his fans. Now it seems that Perry is planning to surrender some of the work to other aspiring television writers while he takes on more of a managing role. He told Hollywood…
Rev. Jesse Jackson is recovering after taking a spill and cutting his head while meeting with student protesters at Howard University on Monday, according to his daughter. The civil rights icon has been offering guidance and support to students at the famed HBCU while they demand an improvement to their living conditions on the campus…
Ari Fletcher took to Twitter on Oct. 29 to react to Yung Miami‘s new track, which featured a verse about Fletcher’s boyfriend, Moneybagg Yo. Yung Miami, one half of rap duo The City Girls, released the single “Rap Freaks” late Friday night and name-dropped several rappers, including Moneybagg Yo, Diddy, 50 Cent, Megan Thee Stallion, Meek Mill, DaBaby, and many…
Kobe Bryant has continued to remain a driving influence in the entertainment industry almost two years after his tragic death in a January 2020 helicopter accident. In addition to his achievements in basketball, the late Black Mamba will also live on thanks to his smart investments while still alive. One of those happened to be…
Source: Star Tribune via Getty Images / Getty Last year after George Floyd’s murder, community organizers spurred a national conversation on the role of policing and public safety. The collective outrage and sustained protests led to democracy in action. In Tuesday’s election, Minneapolis voters have a chance to change the way the city handles public safety. Organizers like Miski Noor want…
EXCLUSIVE: The 80-year-old civil rights icon was rushed to the hospital by his team to receive care for the wound and check for any other injuries Rev. Jesse Jackson secured a verbal agreement from Howard University’s administration to allow students to end their protest without facing expulsion. The arrangement also guarantees an investigation of every…
Several rats are seen scurrying across the floor and running up the wall into the ceiling tiles. A Popeye’s location in Washington D.C. is making national headlines after a video went viral showing rats running around the kitchen, and climbing the walls. The footage was filmed by a man who was allegedly delivering raw chicken…
Meek Mill’s recent encounter with a flight crew left him feeling profiled as he claimed he was falsely accused of smoking on a chartered plane. The night before Halloween the rapper took to social media and aired out his grievances about what was purportedly a flight attendant exhibiting what he called “racist” behaviors. Meek Mill accused…
AUP EP#26 TRANSCRIPT Transcribed: Cameron Blackwell Completed: 11/1/21 Cortney Wills: [00:00:04] Hello and welcome to Acting Up the podcast that dives deep into the world of TV and film that highlights our people, our culture, and our stories. I’m your host, Cortney Wills, Entertainment Director at theGrio, and this week we’re speaking to Shalita Grant….
