A Black restaurant owner in Ohio is considering pursuing legal action after he was caught up in a case of mistaken identity that almost landed him in jail for a crime he never committed. Bodycam footage caught the moments when Darnell McCloud was taken into custody by police officers in Fremont, Ohio, on July 11….
The Rev. Jesse Jackson had some of his longtime supporters worried after recent images of the 82-year-old Baptist minister drew concerned reactions online. His protégé, Al Sharpton, posted photos and videos of the Rainbow/PUSH founder on social media, showing Jackson in a frail state as he sat in a wheelchair. The former presidential candidates were…
Donald Trump stands on the stage before speaking at a campaign event on Aug. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. | Source: The Washington Post / Getty At some point, Republicans are going to have to admit they are just as race-obsessed as they claim Democrats are. The difference is that when Donald Trump and the MAGA-fied…
Aniyah Woods meditates during a May mindfulness session in her classroom at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School in Rex, Georgia. School districts across the U.S. have been introducing yoga, meditation and mindfulness exercises to help students manage stress and emotions. (Photo: Sharon Johnson/AP) Schools across America have been introducing yoga, meditation and mindfulness exercises to…
Maurnice DeClue, a 15-year-old from Missouri, was painted to be a monster in the eyes of the public when a video emerged in March of a sidewalk fight between her and white schoolmate Kaylee Gain. After the video went viral, conservative politicians used it to highlight “anti-white violence” and called for DeClue to be charged…
Wesley Snipes attends the Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022, in Hollywood. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) Snipes now holds the record for the longest career as a live-action Marvel character. Wesley Snipes has reached new career heights with his latest movie appearance. The actor broke two Guinness World Records after…
Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock performs at the 2018 Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware. (Photo: Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, file) PnB Rock, whose legal name is Rakim Allen, was best known for his 2016 hit “Selfish” and for making guest appearances on other artists’ songs. COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — The two sides at the murder trial in…
Denzel Washington reunited with his former Sunday School teacher in a resurfaced clip circulating on social media. Video footage from July 24 shows the Oscar-winning actor sitting behind the pulpit preparing to speak to the audience at the First Jurisdiction 103rd Holy Convocation held at the Kelly Lake Church of God in Christ in New…
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the American Federation of Teachers’ 88th National Convention on July 25 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Montinique Monroe/Getty Images) TheGrio breaks down the latest on Harris’ search and key facts about the top five Democratic vice presidential prospects. All eyes are on Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as she…
Snoop Dogg gestures to the camera while attending the men’s skateboard street final at the 2024 Summer Olympics on July 29 in Paris, France. (Photo: Frank Franklin II/AP) Snoop, the ultra-smooth entertainer, has become the star of the Paris Games, ascending to new heights with several memorable moments. PARIS (AP) — Snoop Dogg steps out…
