Jacob Blake’s uncle, Justin Blake was arrested on Sunday evening after protesting the Kenosha Police Department’s decision to keep officer Rusten Sheskey on the force. Justin Blake, uncle of Jacob Blake who was shot and paralyzed by a Kenosha police officer last summer was arrested during a protest on Sunday. Justin Blake and two other…
James Rhodes was charged with aggravated menacing and ethnic intimidation A racist Ohio man has been arrested after being captured on video threatening a Black woman working for Door Dash. James Rhodes was charged with aggravated menacing and ethnic intimidation after he told the motorist he had an AK-47 in his car and that he’d…
The Read podcast kicked off in 2013 and is known for its hilarious commentary on popular culture The hosts of The Read are teaming up with Issa Rae. The funny podcast hosts, Crissle and Kid Fury are teaming up with Raedio to produce an original comedy album, per Paper Magazine. “I have been a fan…
“This time, I need to be more vulnerable—not so much for me, but anyone who feels alone in what they’re going through,” Union shared. Gabrielle Union has a new book on the way! The actress, executive producer, and best-selling author recently announced she penned a new book titled, You Got Anything Stronger?, set to be published…
In 2020, Stanford University researchers published a report that found that voice recognition systems misunderstood Black speakers at almost twice the rate of white ones. On Monday, Apple released its iOS 14.5 update for iPhones and iPads, which features new security, privacy, gaming, message, and personal settings. According to the company, the software update builds “on the reimagined iPhone…
Radio host DJ Envy found himself in some hot water this week after seemingly defending the officer who fatally shot 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant a week ago. Controversial psychologist and “Prince of Pan-Africanism” activist Dr. Umar Johnson made an appearance on 105.9’s “The Breakfast Club” morning show on Monday, April 26, and discussed a slew of topics….
Jay and Bey have three children together; Blue Ivy, nine, and a set of twins, Rumi and Sir, three Jay-Z is opening up about a topic we all want to hear more about – his family life with wife Beyoncé. Read More: Jay-Z, Diddy and Nas endorse Ray McGuire for NYC mayor The Carters are hush-hush…
“We need to make sure that we continue to stay ahead of the curve,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. Florida is taking steps toward stricter voting laws. On Monday, the state passed a bill making it even more challenging for people to vote. The GOP-led Senate passed S.B. 90 with a 23-17 vote, which restricts giving…
Close took to her official Instagram page to detail the standout moment from the 93rd Annual Academy Awards According to Glenn Close, the now-famous clip of her doing the “Da Butt” dance at the Oscars was a “completely spontaneous” moment. As theGrio previously reported, while the 93rd Annual Academy Awards was different than years past,…
Exclusive: The comedian also has some choice words for former President Donald Trump In a must-watch interview, theGrio’s April Ryan sits down with comedian Flame Monroe for a dynamic conversation on politics, policing, gun violence and more. From the Chauvin trial to the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, Ryan and Monroe cover important topics in…
