Many Black Americans excluded from white-owned cemeteries built their own burial spaces, and their descendants are working to preserve the grounds As a child, Linda Davis and her mother broke clay pots over the gravesites of their ancestors, allowing the flowers in them to take root. When she returned to Brooklyn Cemetery in Athens, Georgia,…
India joins China, Iran, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil and South Africa on the U.S. travel restrictions list The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting Tuesday, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country and the emergence of potentially dangerous variants of the coronavirus….
Whether it’s donning the creations of Black designers in her visual albums or launching a fund to provide grants for small Black-owned businesses, songstress Beyoncé has been dedicated to supporting Black entrepreneurs and amplifying their work. According to WSFA12, her latest effort is centered on empowering the next generation of Black jewelers. The Houston native…
Sanaa Amenhotep was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds; an 18-year-old male arrested in her slaying will be charged with murder, police say A teenage girl who went missing for weeks in South Carolina was found dead on Thursday in an apparent murder. The body of Sanaa Amenhotep, 15, was found dead of multiple gunshot…
Whether it’s through his lyrics or being candid on Instagram, rapper Big Sean has been forthright about his bouts with depression and anxiety, and he is continuing to use his wellness journey to empower and inspire others who can identify with his experiences. According to the Detroit Free Press, the music artist—whose real name is…
Songstress Ciara and her husband Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson have been fierce advocates for education. The couple’s latest initiative was centered on using financial literacy as an avenue to empower youth. According to The Seattle Times, the Wilsons recently surprised a group of Seattle-based middle school students with money management tips and a gift…
An Cleveland police union is continuing its campaign to reinstate the ex-police officer who shot and killed Tamir Rice in 2014 after a 911 call about the 12-year-old playing with a toy pistol in a Cleveland park. The Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association (CPPA), the union representing Cleveland police officers, filed an appeal with the Ohio…
Kaci Walfall has been tapped for the titular role as a high school student with superhero abilities The CW has released the first image from its upcoming DC Comics pilot Naomi from acclaimed director Ava DuVernay — check it out below. As theGRIO previously reported, actress Kaci Walfall has been tapped for the titular role of…
Rasika West End is known for its palaak chaat, a fried spinach dish Michelle Obama was spotted out Thursday night at one of her family’s favorite Indian restaurants, Rasika West End in Washington DC. The former first lady reportedly sported a mask and was socially distant while at the eatery, known for its palaak chaat,…
The actress apears to be quite amused by the memes poking fun of her hairstyle Halle Berry appears to be quite amused by the memes poking fun of her now-viral Oscar bob. As theGRIO previously reported, Berry debuted a cute new bob hairstyle and short, stark bangs on the red carpet of the 2021 Oscars….
