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,…
Black members of the Air Force are offered fewer opportunities for growth and development, according to a new report. An investigation into racial disparities in the United States Air Force revealed that Blacks are treated differently than their white counterparts. Read More: Dallas police investigating murder of U.S. Air Force senior airman The Washington Post…
The sequel will be released in March under Amazon Studios The much-anticipated trailer for Coming 2 America has been released. Fans of the beloved comedy got a sneak peek at the upcoming sequel featuring comedy legend Eddie Murphy as the crowned Prince Akeem of the fictional African nation Zamunda. The film’s plot centers on Akeem, who is…
For someone who was infamously told to “shut up and dribble,” LeBron James still appears to be the go-to guy when it comes to topics remotely associated with society’s social climate and even politics. On Monday, Dec. 21, the Los Angeles Lakers forward was challenged by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams to take the COVID-19 vaccine despite James…
