Danielson had been with his friend Chandler Pappas and both were wearing Patriot Prayer hats, signifying their support of the right-wing group based in Vancouver The estate of a man fatally shot in downtown Portland after a pro-Trump car rally last year is suing the city, the mayor and the county district attorney, saying their…
The victim claims that in addition to being sexually assaulted by Bambaataa, he was also sent to different locations to have sex with adult men while Bambaataa watched Afrika Bambaataa, a legendary hip-hiop pioneer, has been sued by a man who claims he was sexually abused and prostituted by him as a minor. The victim,…
More Black parents have chosen to home-school their children since the pandemic began. Many of those parents, as well as experts, cite the desire to have culturally competent curricula centered on Black culture and avoid racism as reasons so many have opted to keep their Black children at home. Queen Taese is riding the wave…
Emmy award-winning actress Zendaya is ready to shift gears and is using diversity as her driving force. During a recent discussion for her cover story in British Vogue’s October issue, the “Euphoria” star revealed her desire to expand her career in Hollywood by going from being in front of the lens to behind the camera….
Fans of actress Lauren London can hardly keep up with her and rapper Lil Wayne’s growing son Kameron Carter. Like she has done in recent years, the “ATL” actress honored her elder son’s 12th birthday with a thoughtful post shared to social media. Accompanied by a photo of the tween dressed in slacks, a T-shirt,…
NBA star Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha have been strong advocates for equality in the education space and they’re furthering their efforts to empower youth from underserved communities. According to NBC News, the couple recently led an initiative centered on eradicating food insecurity and making educational enrichment opportunities accessible for children in California. Steph…
EXCLUSIVE: theGrio’s April Ryan speaks with former AP White House reporter Sonya Ross, who was part of the first-ever nuclear bunker press pool in American history As a Black journalist with nearly 25 years at the White House, I’ve witnessed many national tragedies. But every year since Sept. 11, 2001, the anniversary always brought somber…
EXCLUSIVE: Noelle Borders is determined to keep her mother’s story alive and carry on her legacy of perseverance in the face of one of the world’s greatest tragedies. If a picture is worth a thousand words, the striking 2001 photograph of 9/11 survivor Marcy Borders — covered in dust from the falling debris of the…
An investigation has been launched after video footage of a Michigan fast-food worker handcuffed at gunpoint by Grand Rapids Police officers earlier this month went viral. Authorities believed the 22-year-old man fit the description of a robbery suspect. The incident took place in the parking lot of a local McDonalds restaurant on Division Avenue in…
Producer and actress Issa Rae has been a fierce advocate for Black entrepreneurship and the California native is furthering her efforts to empower founders of color through a new initiative. Rae is participating in a program designed to amplify Black-owned businesses. Issa Rae Partners With American Express to Promote Black-Owned Businesses https://t.co/bHIvv15mrW — Variety (@Variety) September…
