While it may be common these days to see popular R&B artists like Kendrick Lamar perform alongside a symphony orchestra, it’s not so common to see African-American musicians playing instruments in actual orchestras themselves. However, it was this uncommon rarity that brought classically trained musicians Monica Hargrave and Kim Scott together. Hargrave is a professional harpist,…
‘It would be well to say, ‘You’ve had your day. It’s time to move on,’ said Robertson. President Donald Trump’s ally televangelist Pat Robertson offered him some public advice on Monday. On an episode of The 700 Club, the media mogul addressed the president’s refusal to concede to President-elect Joe Biden. Robertson’s comments come after…
In the latest COVID-19 aid bill, Congress is set to allow households with undocumented family members to receive relief funds. The $900 billion coronavirus relief package passed by Congress included benefits for groups previously left out. Read More: Supreme Court rules challenge to Trump census plan to exclude undocumented immigrants is premature According to CBS…
A debate over racial and ethnic representation in American government broke out Tuesday on social media after California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided against picking a Black woman to fill the U.S. Senate seat that Vice President-elect Kamala Harris leaves behind. Instead, Newsom chose Alex Padilla in an appointment that will make the outgoing California Secretary of…
News anchors on the two networks are clearing up their coverage, but some parties involved are sticking to their original statements Fox News and Newsmax are backtracking statements they made regarding voting software companies Smartmatic and Dominion. Both companies sent out letters to respective networks asking that they retract inaccurate allegations they have made regarding…
‘People who need it most, should get it,’ the lawmaker shared in a tweet. As theGrio reported earlier this week, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that people who are 75 years of age and older, as well as frontline essential workers, should be among the first groups of people to get…
Dr. Birx stated that she was willing to help President-elect Joe Biden’s team with its coronavirus response as needed Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus response, said Tuesday she plans to retire, but is willing to first help President-elect Joe Biden’s team with its coronavirus response as needed. Birx, in an interview…
The singer is reportedly home for the holidays It looks like even in a year like 2020, Christmas wishes are still coming true. In a video circulating on social media, Rihanna surprised a fan at a Barbados gas station. Rihanna attends the Fenty Exclusive Preview on May 23, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien…
Candiace Dillard’s teary account of her physical altercation last year with Monique Samuels had fans scratching their heads after they observed Dillard’s demeanor during part 2 of the “Real Housewives of Potomac” season 5 reunion with host Andy Cohen. In the Dec. 20 clip, the reality star said she received the footage of the fracas…
Anthony Gaskin was surprised by residents of a Virginia neighborhood with a gracious thank you for the UPS driver working hard through the pandemic. A community in Virginia came together to thank their regular UPS delivery driver for his hard work through the coronavirus pandemic. Read More: McDonald’s gifting ‘Thank You Meals’ to first responders,…
