OPINION: On Jan. 6, 2021, a horde of violent insurrectionists successfully overthrew the government…again. Because, in America, the mob always wins On Sept. 4, 1868, Georgia state Rep. R.W. Phillips stood before the legislature and publicly called for a mob to oust 33 of the state’s newly elected lawmakers from office because of the color…
Leonard Ridge, one of the youngest defendants in the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol, who also bragged about his participation, must spend two weeks in prison for his involvement in the insurrection. The sentence, handed down on Tuesday, Jan. 4, after his lawyer asked that a judge go light on sentencing after citing medical…
EXCLUSIVE: As chairman of the U.S. House Select Committee probing the Capitol attack, Thompson tells theGrio he sees his job as a mission to “reinstall Democracy” in the United States. The one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection is a very sobering moment for U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson, the top power broker in the hunt…
Snoop Dogg wants fans to know that this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show will be one for the history books. The Dogfather himself is set to perform at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show alongside Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige, and during a recent appearance on “Monday Night Football” with NFL…
EXCLUSIVE: Voting rights advocates connect Capitol attack to racial riots throughout history that sought a common goal to strike fear in Black voters and anyone who validated their political power. LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter received a call from the Federal Bureau of Investigations on Jan. 6, 2021 notifying her of credible threats…
A noose is seen on makeshift gallows as supporters of US President Donald Trump gather on the West side of the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021. | Source: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / Getty Considering the mounting opposition to critical race theory, it’s important to put the January 6th insurrection at the U.S….
Angela Simmons‘ natural body became the main attraction on Jan. 3 after the reality star uploaded a new vacation video. In the Instagram Reel, a multi-clip video, Simmons showcased significant moments from her Caribbean getaway trip. The clips include various body shot recordings and candid photos as the 34-year-old frolicked on a beach at an…
Soulja Boy is committed to making the best out of his 2022 and that means welcoming the new year by leaving any old beef in 2021 while also getting ready to start a new career journey. The “Pretty Boy Swag” rapper went on his fair share of rants throughout 2021, but seems to be approaching…
A New York parks peace officers union is calling for stiffer penalties for a white man accused of assaulting a Black peace officer and insulting him and a Black security guard with an onslaught of racist slurs. Authorities say on Dec. 28, 2021, Jake Grogan, 21, who is white, was speeding through a COVID-19 testing…
The singer simulated fellatio during a live performance in 2018, and video of the moment went viral. Jill Scott has reacted to rumors that she has an X-rated sex tape, and many of her fans are desperate to watch. Black Twitter erupted into a frenzy Tuesday night when the singer became a trending topic over…
